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

Go to Mobility support

Step 1 of 5

Touch Settings.

Touch Settings.Touch Settings.

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Step 2 of 5

Touch Cellular.

Touch Cellular.Touch Cellular.

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Step 3 of 5

Touch Personal Hotspot.

Touch Personal Hotspot.Touch Personal Hotspot.

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Step 4 of 5

Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.

Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.

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Step 5 of 5

The Personal Hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using the iPhone name and Wi-Fi password shown on the Apple iPhone.

The Personal Hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using the iPhone name and Wi-Fi password shown on the Apple iPhone XR.The Personal Hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using the iPhone name and Wi-Fi password shown on the Apple iPhone XR.

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  1. Touch Settings.
  2. Touch Cellular.
  3. Touch Personal Hotspot.
  4. Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.
  5. The Personal Hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect to it using the iPhone name and Wi-Fi password shown on the Apple iPhone.
Applicable to:
iPhone 6 Plus, 6s, 6s plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, SE (2nd Gen), X, Xs, Xs Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Mini, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Mini, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max.