Galaxy S21 5GSetting up mobile hotspot

Set up your device as a Mobile Hotspot so you can share your data connection with other devices. Your device will create a Wi-Fi hotspot with its data connection. Other devices will be able to connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot. Please contact your carrier's customer service directly if you are experiencing any issues.

Set up your device as a Mobile Hotspot so you can share your data connection with other devices. Your device will create a Wi-Fi hotspot with its data connection. Other devices will be able to connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot. Please contact your carrier's customer service directly if you are experiencing any issues.

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Current Step: 1 - From the Settings app, tap Connections.
  1. 1 - From the Settings app, tap Connections.
  2. 2 - Tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
  3. 3 - Tap Mobile Hotspot.
  4. 4 - Tap your hotspot's details to open the configure screen.
    • Note: The configure screen lets you choose the type of security you want. You can also find your device password here.
  5. 5 - Tap the Security dropdown.
  6. 6 - Select your preferred security type.
  7. 7 - Tap the Password field.
  8. 8 - Enter your new password.
  9. 9 - Tap Save.
  10. 10 - Tap or slide the Mobile Hotspot switch to ON.
    • Note: If necessary, tap OK to turn off Wi-Fi.
  11. 11 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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