4. Set up the connection.
To connect Do this
A phone a.
On your phone, next to the hotspot's name, tap and unlock if prompted.
b. Use the other phone's camera to scan the QR code that provides the password.
Other device a. Open the device’s Wi-Fi settings.
b. Select your phone’s hotspot.
c. Enter the hotspot password. Learn how to find the hotspot's password.
Tip:
The first time you turn the hotspot on, is added to quick settings. After that, just swipe the status bar
down and touch to turn the hotspot off/on.
Hotspot: Manage connections
Number of connections
To see the number of devices connected to your hotspot:
•
In quick settings, look below .
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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.
Control who can connect
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.
Tip: When no devices are connected, the hotspot turns off automatically. To adjust this setting, go to
Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot > Advanced > Turn off hotspot
automatically.
Hotspot: View or change password
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. To see the current password, touch Hotspot password.
4. To change the password, type over the current password.
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