If you need an urgent internet connection for your iPad or laptop, one possibility would be to set up a personal hotspot on your iPhone. This is when your device acts as a mobile router and provides an internet connection to your other devices via your phone’s data plan. It works great, but there are downsides. The carrier fees for this can be quite expensive, it can run down your phone battery very quickly, and it obviously swallows up your monthly data plan quicker as well. If all that doesn’t bother you, read on to find out how to set it up. Show
Read more: How to turn on your mobile hotspot QUICK ANSWER To set up a personal hotspot on your iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular. On other Apple devices with different versions of English, it will say Settings > Mobile Data. Tap Personal Hotspot, then Allow Others to Join. If you don't want anyone else using the hotspot except you, add a password and tell it to no one. If you leave the password field blank, anyone can use the hotspot. JUMP TO KEY SECTIONS Go to Settings > Cellular (or on other versions of English on an iPhone, Settings > Mobile Data). Alternatively, there’s a Personal Hotspot link directly below, which you can also tap.  Toggle on Allow Others to Join. This activates the hotspot. If you want to have the hotspot for your own private use only, enter a password in the Wi-Fi Password field, and keep it secret. How to share your personal hotspot via Family SharingOnce you have activated your personal hotspot, you can share it with members of your family via iCloud and Family Sharing. For this, you obviously need to be signed up for Family Sharing. When you have done this, a Family Sharing option will appear on the Personal Hotspot screen. Tap it, and you’ll see the members of your family plan. Select which ones can have access to your personal hotspot. They can either have automatic access or be approved each time they request access. How to change your personal hotspot passwordChanging the personal hotspot password is extremely simple. On the hotspot settings page, tap Wi-Fi Password. You will then be brought to this screen. Tap the X icon to the right to delete the current password, and enter your new one. Then tap Done. How to connect to an iPhone’s personal hotspotTo connect to a personal hotspot on another device, ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled first of all. Then click the Wi-Fi logo, drop down the list of available Wi-Fi networks, and the Personal Hotspot should be at the top of the list. Select it, and it will connect. If you are not logged into the same iCloud account, you will be asked for the password before it connects. To connect via USB, connect your iPhone (or another iOS device with a personal hotspot) to the device requiring internet. On the receiving device, open the Network settings and select your hotspot connection. To connect via Bluetooth, open the device needing the hotspot connection. Open the Bluetooth settings and search for the device providing the hotspot. Select it, and the hotspot will connect. Can’t connect to an iPhone personal hotspot? Some troubleshooting tipsEdgar Cervantes / Android Authority If you’re having trouble connecting to a personal hotspot, here are some troubleshooting options to try out.
Read more: How to set up a mobile hotspot on Android Why does my iPhone hotspot keep disconnecting? Most likely because your phone is auto-locking. When auto-lock kicks in, the hotspot will disconnect. Temporarily disable auto-lock while you are using your hotspot. You can also disable battery-saving mode temporarily, as disconnecting the hotspot is seen as a battery-saving technique. How much will my carrier charge me for using a personal hotspot on my iPhone? This will vary from carrier to carrier. Contact them to ask. Charges can get quite steep, though, so be very careful, and don’t forget to keep an eye on your iPhone’s mobile data usage. Why can't I set up mobile hotspot on iPhone?If you can't find or turn on Personal Hotspot, check that your wireless carrier enabled it and that your wireless plan supports it. Restart the iPhone or iPad that provides Personal Hotspot and the other device that needs to connect to Personal Hotspot. Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
How do I activate my phone's hotspot?Navigate to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering. Here, you can select to share a connection via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. For a Wi-Fi connection, tap Wi-Fi hotspot and toggle it on. The hotspot name will be displayed on this screen.
Why is hotspot not showing up?If your hotspot won't work, ensure the internet works and you're entering the right password. You can also try disabling battery saver or low power mode or restarting your phone's Wi-Fi. If your phone's hotspot still won't work, then tethering or turning the phone on and off might help.
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