How to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot

What is a Wi-Fi hotspot?

A Wi-Fi hotspot is a source of wireless internet that allows you to share your internet connection with other devices near you. When you turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot, your phone acts as a modem to send and receive data over the mobile network.

Why do you need to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot?

You may need to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot in cases such as:

There is no Wi-Fi network available in the place where you are.
You want to save money on dedicated internet plans for other devices.
You want to protect your data privacy from public and insecure Wi-Fi networks.

How do you do it?

The way you do it depends on the operating system that your phone uses. Here are the ways to do it for the most popular operating systems:

Android

Open the Settings app on your phone.
Tap on Network and internet.
Tap on Hotspot and tethering.
Tap on Wi-Fi hotspot.
Set up a Wi-Fi network name and password.
Tap on the switch to start the Wi-Fi hotspot.

iOS

Open the Settings app on your phone.
Tap on Cellular.
Tap on Personal Hotspot.
Set up a Wi-Fi password.
Swipe up to go back to Settings.
Tap on Personal Hotspot again.
Swipe down to find the Personal Hotspot box.
Swipe right to turn it on.

What are the precautions that you should take?

When you turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot, you should be aware of some factors such as:

Battery consumption: Turning your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot consumes a lot of power, so you should keep your phone charged or plugged into a power source.
Data consumption: Turning your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot consumes a lot of data, so you should check your internet plan and the limits imposed on it.
Security: Turning your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot makes it vulnerable to hacking, so you should use a strong password and limit the number of connected devices.

at the end of article, we learned how to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot and the reasons that may motivate us to do so. We also learned about the steps required to do it for different operating systems and the precautions that we should take to ensure a safe and smooth experience.