Essential Network Settings Connect to Wi-Fi Use Proxy Server Metered Connections Setting up a Wireless Network Wi-Fi and Home Layout File Sharing over Network Cellular Settings Use an eSIM to get Cellular Data Add Device to Mobile Data Plan Fix Ethernet Problems Fix Wi-Fi Problems Fix Nearby Sharing Problems Fix Connectivity Problems during Setup Wireless Network Report Why is my Internet Slow? Windows allows you to share your internet connection by turning your device into a mobile hotspot. You can share Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data over Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth. The hotspot can be enabled from Settings or Quick Settings, and you can customize the network name, password, and band. Other devices can connect using the password or a QR code. Turn your Windows device into a mobile hotspot by sharing your internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi. You can share a Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data connection. If your device has a cellular data connection and you share it, it will use data from your data plan. Turn on mobile hotspot in settings In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Network & internet > Mobile hotspot , or you can use the following shortcut: Open mobile hotspot settings In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Network & internet > Mobile hotspot , or you can use the following shortcut: Open mobile hotspot settings Under Share my internet connection from , choose the internet connection you want to share. Under Share my internet connection from , choose the internet connection you want to share. Under Share over , choose how you want to share your connection—over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth . Wi-Fi is usually faster and the default. Under Share over , choose how you want to share your connection—over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth . Wi-Fi is usually faster and the default. (Optional) Expand the Properties section, then select Edit and enter a new network name, password, and network band. Select Save . (Optional) Expand the Properties section, then select Edit and enter a new network name, password, and network band. Select Save . Turn on the Mobile hotspot toggle at the top of the page. Note You can turn on your mobile hotspot remotely if your device has cellular. To allow your Windows PC to turn on your mobile hotspot, both devices must have Bluetooth and be paired. Turn on the Mobile hotspot toggle at the top of the page.

You can turn on your mobile hotspot remotely if your device has cellular. To allow your Windows PC to turn on your mobile hotspot, both devices must have Bluetooth and be paired. To connect on the other device, go to the Wi-Fi settings on that device, find your network name, select it, enter the password or scan the QR code, and then connect. To connect on the other device, go to the Wi-Fi settings on that device, find your network name, select it, enter the password or scan the QR code, and then connect. Turn on mobile hotspot with quick settings Select the quick settings on your taskbar and then locate the Mobile hotspot quick action. You may need to select the Next page arrow to get to the second page of quick actions to do this. Select the quick settings on your taskbar and then locate the Mobile hotspot quick action. You may need to select the Next page arrow to get to the second page of quick actions to do this. Selecting the Mobile hotspot quick action toggles the hotspot on and off. It starts with the default properties, or whatever was last used in Settings. Selecting the Mobile hotspot quick action toggles the hotspot on and off. It starts with the default properties, or whatever was last used in Settings. When turned On , the quick action will display the number of devices connected to your mobile hotspot. When turned On , the quick action will display the number of devices connected to your mobile hotspot. To connect on the other device, go to the Wi-Fi settings on that device, find your network name, select it, enter the password or scan the QR code, and then connect. To connect on the other device, go to the Wi-Fi settings on that device, find your network name, select it, enter the password or scan the QR code, and then connect. To view or manage settings like the network password, or if you have not set up your mobile hotspot yet and need to do that, right-click (or long-press) on the Mobile hotspot quick action and select Go to Settings . To view or manage settings like the network password, or if you have not set up your mobile hotspot yet and need to do that, right-click (or long-press) on the Mobile hotspot quick action and select Go to Settings . Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025 After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Windows allows you to share your internet connection by turning your device into a mobile hotspot. You can share Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data over Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth. The hotspot can be enabled from Settings or Quick Settings, and you can customize the network name, password, and band. Other devices can connect using the password or a QR code. Turn your Windows device into a mobile hotspot by sharing your Internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi. You can share a Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data connection. If your device has a cellular data connection and you share it, it will use data from your data plan. Turn on mobile hotspot in settings Select Start , then select Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot , or you can use the following shortcut: Open mobile hotspot settings Select Start , then select Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot , or you can use the following shortcut: Open mobile hotspot settings Under Share my Internet connection from , choose the Internet connection you want to share. Under Share my Internet connection from , choose the Internet connection you want to share. If desired, select Edit > enter a new network name and password > Save . If desired, select Edit > enter a new network name and password > Save . Turn on Share my Internet connection with other devices . Turn on Share my Internet connection with other devices . To connect on the other device, go to the Wi-Fi settings on that device, find your network name, select it, enter the password, and then connect. To connect on the other device, go to the Wi-Fi settings on that device, find your network name, select it, enter the password, and then connect. Thank you for your feedback!