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Pixel 5 - Manage Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings

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Pixel 5 - Manage Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings

Here's how to configure Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings (e.g., password, network name, etc.) on your Pixel 5.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Network & internet
    Hotspot & tethering
    .
  3. Tap
    Wi-Fi hotspot
    .
  4. Tap
    Use Wi-Fi hotspot
    then tap to turn on Switch on.
  5. From the Wi-Fi Hotspot screen, set up the following.
    • Hotspot name
    • Security
      • WPA2-Personal
      • None
        If presented with a Warning screen, tap Continue.
    • Hotspot password
      Password can be changed.
  6. Tap
    Turn off hotspot automatically
     to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
  7. Tap
    Extend Compatibility
     to turn on or off.
Check out these FAQs for additional support on Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot.