1. Check that:

   • Cellular data is on. (If cellular data is off, your phone doesn't have an internet connection to share.)
   • Data Saver is off.
2. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.

3. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot and do any:

   • Make it easier to find and connect to your hotspot. Tap Hotspot name and change it.
   • Prevent others from seeing your phone's network name. Check Hide my device.
   • See your current password or change it. Tap Hotspot password.
   • Improve hotspot signal. For less interference, tap Speed & compatibility and change the broadcast channel/band to 5GHz. For a stronger signal, change it to 2GHz.
   • Increase the hotspot connection speed. If you no longer need to assist others in finding your hotspot, turn Extend compatibility off.
   • Limit the number of devices that can connect, or restrict access to only devices you specify. Tap Manage devices.
   • Save battery life. Keep Turn off hotspot automatically enabled so that your hotspot turns off if no one is using it.

1. Check that cellular data is on. If cellular data is off, your phone doesn't have an internet connection to share.
2. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.

3. When your hotspot is active, you'll see in the status bar.

4. Set up the connection.

   To connect	Do this
   A phone	On your phone, next to the hotspot's name, tap and unlock if prompted. Use the other phone's camera to scan the QR code that provides the password.
   Other device	Open the device’s Wi-Fi settings. Select your phone’s hotspot. Enter the hotspot password. Learn how to find the hotspot's password.

1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap Hotspot password to see the current password.
4. To change the password, type over the current password.

If you're getting a warning about weak security for your hotspot, set a strong hotspot password. Also, secure your hotspot by selecting a protocol:

1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Tap Security.

3. Adjust settings:

   • WP3 is the most secure choice.
   • Choose WPA2/WPA3 for newer devices (made after July 2020). Older devices may not be able to connect to a WPA3 or WPA2/WPA3 mixed network.
   • Choose WPA2 (AES) for the widest compatibility with both current and older devices.
   • Don’t use None for this setting.

To see the number of devices connected to your hotspot:

• In quick settings, look below .
• Or, go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering and look under Wi-Fi hotspot.

By assigning a password for your hotspot, you ensure that people can't connect to your hotspot without your knowledge or permission.

To disconnect all devices and prevent them from reconnecting:

1. Turn the hotspot off.
2. Change the password.
3. Turn the hotspot back on to continue using it.

If you’re experiencing performance issues, you can limit the number of connections allowed or temporarily disconnect devices.

1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot > Manage devices.

3. Do any of the following:

   • To limit number of devices allowed, tap Device limit.
   • To temporarily disconnect devices until your next hotspot session, under Connected devices, tap the device's name > Disconnect. The device will remain unable to connect until you turn off and restart the hotspot.

To allow only specified devices to connect:

1. Get the MAC addresses of the devices you want to allow to connect. (Connect devices to the hotspot normally, then go to Manage devices, and tap the name of each connected device to view its MAC address.)
2. Tap Manage allowed devices > Add allowed device.
3. For each device, enter the MAC address and device name.
4. Once you add allowed devices, they are saved unless you delete them, and you can turn this feature on and off by checking or unchecking Allow all devices any time.

To restrict access for a previously allowed device, tap the device name, then tap Delete.