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How to use my Apple iPad as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

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Step 1 of 5
Touch Settings.
1. 
Touch Settings.
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Step 2 of 5
Touch Personal Hotspot.
2. 
Touch Personal Hotspot.
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Step 3 of 5
Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.
3. 
Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.
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Step 4 of 5
If prompted, touch Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to enable wireless connections.
(Note: USB Only lets you connect a computer via USB cable.)
4. 
If prompted, touch Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to enable wireless connections.
(Note: USB Only lets you connect a computer via USB cable.)
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Step 5 of 5
The Personal Hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using the iPad name and Wi-Fi password shown on the Apple iPad.
5. 
The Personal Hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using the iPad name and Wi-Fi password shown on the Apple iPad.
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Applicable to: All versions of: iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro.

Note

You can use your Apple iPad as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. This lets you share your iPad data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.

When other devices use your Wi-Fi hotspot, they use data from your mobile service. Charges may apply.

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