Session status messages
Session Status

Due to inactivity, your session will end in approximately 2 minutes. Extend your session by clicking OK below.

Due to inactivity, your session has expired. Please sign in again to continue.

Windows 11 - Turn Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

2026-10-22 20:03:02.718

Windows 11 - Turn Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot On / Off

Here's how to turn Mobile Hotspot for your Windows 11 device on or off.
  • When Mobile Hotspot is turned on, other Wi-Fi services are turned off.
  • If your device isn't running Windows® 11, refer to the Windows 10 instructions.
  1. From the Windows desktop, navigate:
    Start Start menu icon
    Settings
    Network & internet
    (left-panel).
  2. Tap or click
    Mobile hotspot
    .
  3. Tap or click the
    Mobile hotspot switch
    to turn on Switch on icon or off Switch on icon.
Check out these Mobile Hotspot FAQs for additional support or if you're prompted to add it.