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    1 min read 3 stepsApril 2, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Use Your Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Share your phone internet with a laptop or tablet.

    1

    iPhone

    ~15s
    Settings > Personal Hotspot > Allow Others to Join.
    2

    Android

    ~15s
    Settings > Network > Hotspot & Tethering > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
    3

    Connect device

    ~15s
    On your laptop, find your phone in Wi-Fi settings and connect using the password shown.

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