How do I setup a mobile hotspot?
By uhwoapps on February 26, 2021
The Internet is a high demand commodity now with everyone working & learning from home. If your Internet is congested, you might have an alternative way to connect to the Internet and it is on your mobile device.
Important: Please check to see if you have mobile hotspot as part of your mobile plan. Some mobile carriers may limit or charge extra for tethering.
You can connect to your mobile hotspot using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. Follow the steps below for your mobile device.
iOS (Apple)
Instructions
- Go to Settings
- Select Cellular
- Select Personal Hotspot or Settings
- Select Personal Hotspot.
- Select the slider next to Allow Others to Join.
- Set up a password.
- Connect from your other devices.
Android
These steps work only on Android 9 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Instructions
- Go to Settings
- Select Network & Internet
- Select Hotspot & Tethering
- Select WiFi hotspot
- Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Set up a password.
- Connect from your other devices.
If you don’t see any of the Hotspot settings, you will have to contact your carrier for more details.