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Google Pixel 4a - Add a Wi-Fi Network

2026-10-22 19:08:51.881

Google Pixel 4a - Add a Wi-Fi Network

Here's how to connect your Pixel 4a to a Wi-Fi network.

Connect to an Available Wi-Fi Network

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Network & Internet
    Internet
    .
  3. Ensure the Wi-Fi switch (upper-right) is turned on On icon.
  4. From the Wi-Fi  networks section, tap the preferred network.
    If the preferred network isn't listed, it can be added manually.
  5. If prompted, enter the appropriate password then tap
    Connect
    .
    To view the password as it is being entered, tap
    Show password
    (enabled when a checkmark is present).
    If necessary, tap
    Advanced options
    to ensure any additional settings (e.g., Proxy settings, IP settings, etc.) are configured appropriately.

Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

Wi-Fi network info is required to complete several steps. Refer to your internet service provider or the network admin for assistance.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Network & Internet
    Internet
    .
  3. Ensure the Wi-Fi switch (upper-right) is turned on On icon.
  4. Tap
    Add network
    .
    May require scrolling to the bottom of the screen.
  5. From the 'Network name' (SSID) field, enter the appropriate name.
  6. Tap the 'Security field'
    dropdown menu
    Dropdown menu icon (right) then select one of the following security options:
    If using an Open network (None), skip to step 9.
    • None
    • Enhanced Open
    • WEP
    • WPA/WPA2-Personal
    • WPA3-Personal
    • WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
    • WPA3-Enterprise
    • WPA3-Enterprise 192-bit
  7. If prompted, enter a User name in the Identity field.
  8. From the Password field, enter the appropriate password then tap
    Save
    .
    To view the password as it is being entered, tap
    Show password
    .
  9. Tap
    Advanced options
    Down arrow icon then ensure all additional settings (e.g. Proxy, IP Settings, etc.) are configured appropriately (if applicable) then tap
    Save
    .