Pixel 3Setting 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.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
Use Mobile Hotspot to share your internet connection with other devices. You'll be charged for the data used by all devices connected to your hotspot.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
  2. 2 - Drag down the Quick settings panel.
  3. 3 - Tap the Settings icon.
  4. 4 - Tap Network and internet.
  5. 5 - Tap Hotspot and tethering.
  6. 6 - Tap Wi-Fi hotspot.
  7. 7 - Tap or slide the Wi-Fi hotspot switch to On.
    • Note: The Configure screen lets you choose the type of security you want. You can also find your device password here.
  8. 8 - Tap Security.
  9. 9 - Select your security preference.
  10. 10 - Tap Hotspot password.
  11. 11 - Enter your new password.
  12. 12 - Tap OK.
  13. 13 - 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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