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Pixel 5 - Add a Wi-Fi Network

2026-10-22 19:11:10.081

Pixel 5 - Add a Wi-Fi Network

Here's how to connect your Pixel 5 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 (check)
    Show password
    .
    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
     (on the right) then select one of the following security options:
    • None
    • Enhanced Open
    • WEP
    • WPA/WPA2-Personal
    • WPA3-Personal
    • WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
    • WPA3-Enterprise
    • WPA3-Enterprise 192-bit
  7. If necessary, tap
    Advanced options
     to enable any additional settings (e.g., Proxy settings, IP settings, etc).
  8. From the Password field, enter the appropriate password then tap
    Save
    .
    To view the password as it is being entered, tap (check)
    Show password
    .