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Jan 11, 2024 · Turning your iPad into a Wi-Fi hotspot can be a lifesaver in situations where you don’t have access to a traditional Wi-Fi network. It’s perfect for road trips, remote work locations, or any place where you need a secure internet connection.
Jan 20, 2024 · Learn how to turn your iPad into a hotspot with our step-by-step guide. Share your internet connection effortlessly and stay connected on the go.
- Overview
- Set up Personal Hotspot on iPad
- Connect a Mac or PC to your Personal Hotspot
- Connect iPhone or another iPad to your Personal Hotspot
- Turn off Personal Hotspot or change the password
You can use Personal Hotspot to share a cellular internet connection from your iPad to other devices. Personal Hotspot is useful when the other devices don’t have internet access from a Wi-Fi network.
Note: Personal Hotspot isn’t available with all carriers. Additional fees may apply. The number of devices that can join your Personal Hotspot at one time depends on your carrier and iPad model. Contact your carrier for more information.
Go to Settings > Cellular, tap Set Up Personal Hotspot, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Note: If Cellular Data is turned on in Settings > Cellular, but you don’t see Set Up Personal Hotspot as an option, contact your carrier about adding Personal Hotspot to your plan.
You can use Wi-Fi, a USB cable, or Bluetooth® to connect a Mac or PC to your Personal Hotspot. Do one of the following:
•Use Wi-Fi to connect from a Mac: See Connect iPad to the internet.
•Use Wi-Fi to connect from a PC: On your PC, follow the manufacturer directions to connect to a Personal Hotspot.
•Use USB: See Connect iPad and your computer with a cable.
•Use Bluetooth: To connect from a Mac, see Use Bluetooth to connect your Mac and iPad.
To connect from a PC, follow the manufacturer directions to set up a Bluetooth network connection.
On the other device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, choose your other device from the list of available networks, then enter the Personal Hotspot password (if prompted).
For more information about connecting an iPhone, see Join a Personal Hotspot in the iPhone User Guide.
Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot, then do one of the following:
•Change the password: Tap Wi-Fi Password and follow the onscreen instructions.
•Turn off Personal Hotspot: Turn off Allow Others to Join. All devices using your Personal Hotspot are disconnected.
When a Mac is connected to your Personal Hotspot, a blue band appears at the top of your iPad screen, and the Personal Hotspot icon appears in the status bar of the connected Mac.
Note: If you’re signed in with the same Apple ID and you’ve turned on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices, you can connect the devices without entering a password.
When you share a Personal Hotspot from your iPad, it uses cellular data for the internet connection. To monitor your cellular data network usage, go to Settings > Cellular. See View or change cellular data settings on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
Mar 8, 2024 · Go to Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot or Settings > Personal Hotspot. Tap the slider next to Allow Others to Join. If you don't see the option for Personal Hotspot, contact your carrier to make sure that you can use Personal Hotspot with your plan. Connect to Personal Hotspot with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.
Jan 11, 2013 · Using your iPad this way means you don’t need another mobile hotspot device, such as the Verizon or AT&T MiFi. You can use your iPad as the mobile hotspot and manage your data service right on the iPad.
Apr 16, 2024 · With Instant Hotspot, the Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) can provide Internet access to a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch without requiring you to enter the password.
For devices that don’t meet Instant Hotspot requirements, follow these steps to connect iPad (Wi-Fi only) to your iPhone Personal Hotspot. Note. You can also connect a Mac, PC, or other third-party device.
