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iPhone 12

How to hotspot your device

A Personal Hotspot lets you share the cellular data connection of your iPhone (Wi-Fi + Cellular) when you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network. Follow these steps to learn how to set up and configure a mobile hotspot.

Step 1:

Tap Settings.

Step 2:

Tap Personal Hotspot..

Step 3:

Tap Wi-Fi Password.

Step 4:

Under Password, enter a password (at least 8 characters).

Step 5:

Once you have entered your password, tap Done.

Step 6:

Enable Allow Others to Join.

Step 7:

If you receive a prompt, tap Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The iPhone has now been configured for use as a WiFi hotspot. On the device that you want to connect, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and look for your iPhone in the list. Then tap the Wi-Fi network to join. If asked, enter the password for your Personal Hotspot.