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Have you ever been tempted to connect to a public Wi-Fi network when you\u2019re out and about? Maybe you want to check your email, browse social media or stream some music.<\/p>\n
But before you do that, you should know that public Wi-Fi can be risky and expose your personal information to hackers and cybercriminals.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why you should avoid suspicious public Wi-Fi and use your iPhone\u2019s hot spot instead. A hot spot is a feature that lets you share your iPhone\u2019s cellular data with other devices, such as your laptop or tablet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This way, you can enjoy a secure and private internet connection wherever you go. Before we get to how to set up a hot spot, you may want to check out Cellphone boosters vs. mobile hot spots: What\u2019s the difference and how do you choose?<\/u><\/p>\n
CLICK TO GET KURT\u2019S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO\u2019S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Woman on a cellphone using a hot spot<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHow to set up a hot spot on your iPhone<\/strong><\/h2>\nSetting up a hot spot on your iPhone is easy and quick. Just follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n
\nOpen the Settings<\/strong> app on your iPhone<\/li>\nSelect Personal Hot Spot<\/strong><\/li>\nToggle on next to where it says Allow Others to Join<\/strong> and update the password, if necessary<\/li>\nNote that devices logged into the same iCloud account won\u2019t require a password to join your iPhone\u2019s Personal Hot Spot<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to set up a hot spot on your iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nOptionally, you can also select Family Sharing<\/strong> if you have other family members you want to allow joining your Personal Hot Spot without requiring a password. Tap on Family Sharing.<\/strong><\/li>\nThen toggle on Family Sharing.<\/strong><\/li>\nThe names of family members will appear below it. You can set each family member to either be able to join automatically or Ask for Approval from you before they can connect. Just click on their name <\/strong>and then select either Automatic<\/strong> or Ask for Approval<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to allow other users or devices to use your iPhone hot spot<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nIf you\u2019re trying to connect from older Wi-Fi devices and your iPhone\u2019s Wi-Fi network doesn\u2019t appear, or they fail to get a connection, you may also need to toggle on Maximize Compatibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCLEVER TRICK TO MAKE A CONNECTION FASTER ON YOUR WI-FI NETWORK<\/strong><\/p>\n\nDo this by going to Settings.<\/strong> Tapping Personal Hot Spot<\/strong> and then scrolling down next to Maximize Compatibility<\/strong>, toggle it on.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Maximize Compatiblity toggle on iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBy default, the name of your iPhone\u2019s hot spot is called the same name as your iPhone. You can change the name of your iPhone by following the steps below:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nHead to Settings<\/strong><\/li>\nTap General\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\nClick About\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\nTap Name\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\nChange the name <\/strong>of your iPhone by typing it in the box<\/li>\nTap Done<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nGET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Steps to change the name of your iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE: BEST PORTABLE PHONE CHARGERS OF 2024<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nHow to connect another device to your iPhone hot spot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\nGo to the System Settings <\/strong>on the other device. In this instance, we are using a MacBook Pro.<\/li>\nScroll down, tap Wi-Fi on that device, look for your hot spot name<\/strong> and tap it<\/strong>. Enter the password if requested and you\u2019re good to go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Steps to connect another device to your iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNote that the hot spot feature can be hidden or disabled by your carrier, so if you don\u2019t see it or can\u2019t turn it on, you\u2019ll need to reach out and make sure your plan includes the ability to use your device as a hot spot.<\/p>\n
MORE: 5 BEST CELLPHONE BOOSTERS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nKeep an eye on how much data you use with your iPhone hot spot<\/strong><\/h2>\nUsing a hot spot can be a great way to stay connected and safe online. But remember, it uses your iPhone\u2019s cellular data, so you should keep an eye on how much you use. Here’s how to check your data usage:<\/p>\n
\nGo to Settings<\/strong><\/li>\nTap on Cellular<\/strong><\/li>\nScroll down to see how much data<\/strong> you\u2019ve used in the current period<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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How to keep an eye on your data on your iPhone<\/span> (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIf you have a limited data plan, you may want to limit your hot spot usage to avoid extra charges. You can also turn off your hot spot when you\u2019re not using it to save battery life. To do that, follow these steps:<\/p>\n
\nGo back to Settings<\/strong><\/li>\nTap on Personal Hot Spot<\/strong><\/li>\nTurn off<\/strong> the switch next to Allow Others to Join<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMORE: BEST ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR PHONE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nHow to secure your hot spot privacy and security with a VPN<\/strong><\/h2>\nHot spots suffer from the same risks that any public Wi-Fi connection does, such as data breaches or misuse by hackers and other nefarious actors. However, there is a way to keep yourself protected when using your iPhone hot spot, and that’s by using a Virtual Private Network<\/u> or VPN.<\/p>\n
It adds an extra layer of security and can keep you safe online. If you do decide to create and use a personal hot spot, remember to always make sure it’s password-protected. We’ll take you through the benefits of using a VPN with a hot spot and show you step-by-step how to set up a VPN by clicking here<\/u>.<\/p>\n
CLICK TO GET KURT\u2019S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK VIDEO TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO\u2019S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nKurt’s key takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\nUsing your iPhone as a hot spot can be a convenient and secure way to access the internet on the go. You can share your cellular data with other devices, control who can join your hot spot and customize your hot spot name and password. However, you should also be mindful of your data usage and battery life, and use a VPN to protect your privacy and security online.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat are some situations where using an iPhone hot spot would be helpful to you?\u00a0Let us know by writing us at <\/strong>Cyberguy.com\/Contact<\/u><\/strong>.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n For more of my tech tips & security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com\/Newsletter<\/u><\/strong>.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you’d like us to cover<\/u>.<\/u><\/p>\n
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