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Today I will show you step-by-step how you can connect a computer to a mobile hotspot. Whether you are using Windows or Mac, this guide will make it easy for you to get connected in minutes.
Step 1: Turn On Your Mobile Hotspot
Before you connect, you need to enable the hotspot feature on your phone.
For Android Users:
Open Settings
Go to Connections (or Network & Internet)
Tap Mobile Hotspot & Tethering
Turn on Mobile Hotspot
Note down the Network Name (SSID) and Password
For iPhone Users:
Open Settings
Tap Personal Hotspot
Turn on Allow Others to Join
Check the password displayed on the screen
Step 2: Connect Your Computer (Windows)
Click the Wi-Fi icon at the bottom-right of your screen
Find your hotspot name in the list
Click it and select Connect
Enter the password and click Next
Wait a few seconds your PC is now online!
Step 3: Connect Your Mac (macOS)
Click the Wi-Fi icon in the top menu bar
Select your hotspot name from the list
Enter the password and click Join
Once connected, the Wi-Fi icon will turn solid
Step 4: Optional USB Tethering for Faster Speeds
If you want a more stable connection or to save your phone’s battery, try USB tethering:
Android: Connect the phone with a USB cable enable USB Tethering in Mobile Hotspot & Tethering
iPhone: Connect with a USB cable turn on Personal Hotspot tap Trust This Computer if prompted
Step 5: Troubleshooting Tips
Hotspot not showing? Restart Wi-Fi on your computer or your phone
Connected but no internet? Make sure mobile data is turned on
Slow connection? Move closer to your phone or switch to USB tethering
Wrong password error? Recheck the password on your hotspot settings
Thank you very much.
