Apple iPad - Configure Personal Hotspot Settings
Here's how to configure Mobile / Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings (e.g., password, etc.) on your iPad.
For USB tethered connections on a Windows computer, iTunes must be installed.
- From the Home screen on your Apple® iPad®, navigate: .If you don't see Personal Hotspot, navigate: .If Personal Hotspot isn't available, ensure that it's set up.
- Tap theAllow Others to Join switchto turn on
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The Personal Hotspot activation process may take several minutes. - If prompted, select the appropriate setting:
- Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Personal Hotspot available over Bluetooth, USB, and Wi-Fi.
- USB only: Personal Hotspot available over USB onlyThe USB connection is visible in the computer's network connections. To verify, refer to one of the following:
- To change the Wi-Fi password, tap theWi-Fi Passwordfield, edit the info then tapDone.The Wi-Fi password must contain at least 8 characters.
Check out these FAQs for additional support on Mobile Hotspot.