How to Tether by Hotspot from Android and iOS devices

This article consists of the following sections: 

  1. How to tether by Hotspot from an Android Device. 
  2. How to tether by Hotspot from an iOS Device. 

1. Follow the steps below to tether by Hotspot from an Android Device:

Step 1: Open your phone's Settings app.

Step 2: Select Network & Internet, then  “Hotspot & Tethering”, then click on Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 3: Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot.

To see or change a hotspot setting, like the name or password, tap it. If needed, first tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot. 

Step 4: On the device you are trying to connect, open that device's list of Wi-Fi options.

Step 5: Pick your phone's hotspot name.

Step 6: Enter your phone's hotspot password.

Step 7: Click Connect.

2. Follow the steps below to tether by Hotspot from an iOS Device:

Step 1: Open your phone's Settings app.

Step 2: Select Personal Hotspot and tap on the slider to switch it On. Make sure to turn on your Cellular Data before. 

Step 3: On the device you are trying to connect, open that device's list of Wi-Fi options.

Step 4: Pick your phone's hotspot name.

Step 5: Enter your phone's hotspot password.

Step 6: Click Connect.