How do I share my computer's internet connection with my phone?
You'll be able to: Turn your Windows PC into a wireless Wi-Fi hotspot to share your internet with phones and tablets
- Risk
- Safe to try
- Windows
- Windows 11 · Windows 10
Filed under Computer basics
The steps
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Open Windows Settings by pressing WinI. The Settings window opens on your screen.
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In the left sidebar, click Network & internet, then click Mobile hotspot. The Mobile hotspot settings page appears showing your network properties and a toggle switch.
Windows Mobile hotspot settings page showing network name, password, and toggle switch.
Screenshot on the way. The steps above are complete without it.
What does Mobile Hotspot actually do?
It turns your computer's built-in Wi-Fi adapter into a miniature wireless router, broadcasting a secure Wi-Fi signal using the computer's existing internet connection.
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Click Edit under Properties to set your preferred network name and Wi-Fi password (at least 8 characters), then click Save. Your customized Wi-Fi name and password are saved.
- 4
Turn the toggle at the top of the page to On. The toggle turns blue and displays the status as sharing your internet connection.
Mobile hotspot toggle set to On with connected devices counter.
Screenshot on the way. The steps above are complete without it.
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On your phone or tablet, open your Wi-Fi settings, select your computer's network name, and enter the password. Your phone connects successfully and browses the internet through your PC.
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If the toggle says Mobile hotspot is not available, make sure your computer has Wi-Fi turned on and is actively connected to the internet via Ethernet cable or a primary Wi-Fi network.
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