Make sure to update your iPhone.
After setting up your personal hotspot for the first time, the Personal Hotspot option will appear in the main Settings menu. If this is grayed-out or missing, your carrier may not support a personal hotspot or you may need to upgrade your data plan. For a list of carriers that support wireless hotspots, see this Apple support page.
After setting up your personal hotspot for the first time, the Personal Hotspot option will appear in the main Settings menu. If this is grayed-out or missing, your carrier may not support a personal hotspot or you may need to upgrade your data plan. For a list of carriers that support wireless hotspots, see this Apple support page.
Your password must contain at least 8 characters. If you choose to change the password later, this will disconnect any users or devices using your Personal Hotspot.
If you’re using Windows 11, click the arrow next to your Wi-Fi connection, make sure Wi-Fi is enabled, and then click your hotspot. To change your iPhone’s name, you can go to Settings → General → About → Name. Enter a device name, then tap Done.
This method requires pairing your device to Windows.
Once you set up your first hotspot, the Personal Hotspot option will become available in the main Settings menu.
Once you set up your first hotspot, the Personal Hotspot option will become available in the main Settings menu.
You can find this menu by clicking the Start menu and typing Bluetooth. Click Bluetooth and other devices settings. A new window will open.
A new window will open.
A new window will open.
A new window will open.
If you don’t see your iPhone, make sure to tap Allow new connections. If you don’t see this option, make sure your iPhone is close to your computer.
Your devices may take a moment to connect. On your computer, a new window will appear with Pair device? at the top.
Your devices may take a moment to connect. On your computer, a new window will appear with Pair device? at the top.
Click Close to close the window. On your iPhone, you should see Connected next to your computer name.
Click Close to close the window. On your iPhone, you should see Connected next to your computer name.
A new window will open. You’ll see all your connected devices and printers.
A new window will open. You’ll see all your connected devices and printers.
A drop-down menu will open.
A drop-down menu will open.
Once you set up your first hotspot, the Personal Hotspot option will become available in the main Settings menu.
Once you set up your first hotspot, the Personal Hotspot option will become available in the main Settings menu.
Make sure your iPhone is unlocked. You may receive a prompt on your iPhone: Trust this computer? Tap Trust.
Tap Trust.
With your iPhone connected, you can also transfer photos to your PC or back up your device.
