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 your Apple® iPad®, iTunes must be installed on the computer.

Open the

Settings app

Tap

Personal Hotspot

If Personal Hotspot isn't available, ensure that it's set up.

Tap the

Allow Others to Join switch

to turn on.

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 only

The 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 the

Wi-Fi Password

field, edit the info then tap

Done

The Wi-Fi password must contain at least 8 characters.

Check out these FAQs for additional support on Mobile Hotspot.