5. 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.
View or change password
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap Hotspot password to see the current password.
4. To change the password, type over the current password.
Note: Although you can turn off passwords for your hotspot, keeping a password prevents unauthorized
usage of your cellular data.
Manage hotspot connections
View number of connections
To see the number of devices connected to your hotspot:
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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.
Disconnect everyone
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.
USB tethering
To connect a device to the internet using your phone's cellular data and a USB cable:
Settings : Network and internet
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