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Before you start

If you are not connected to a Wi-Fi or local network and want to use the Internet on your computer or any other Wi-Fi compatible device, you can use your phone as a modem. This guide shows with a few easy steps how to establish an Internet connection between your phone and your preferred device.

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Select Settings

Select Settings
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Select Personal Hotspot

Select Personal Hotspot
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Set Allow Others to Join to ON

Set Allow Others to Join to ON
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Select Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

This pop-up screen will only appear if Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not turned on before you start this guide.

Select Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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Select Wi-Fi Password

Select Wi-Fi Password
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Enter a Wi-Fi hotspot password of at least 8 characters and select Done

Enter a Wi-Fi hotspot password of at least 8 characters and select Done

Password

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Your phone is now set up for use as a modem.

Select your phone from the list of Wi-Fi networks on your computer or any other Wi-Fi compatible device and enter your password. To turn off your Hotspot, simply set Allow Others to Join to off.

Your phone is now set up for use as a modem.
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Use phone as modem

Apple iPhone SE (2022)

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