Personal Hotspot on the iPad

Tags: New iPad

Connect Wi-Fi capable devices to the internet using your iPad

If you’re using the new iPad (3rd generation), iPad with Retina Display (4th generation) or iPad Mini, you can turn on the ‘Personal Hotspot’ feature which lets you share your iPad’s internet connection with other devices through Wi-Fi.

Using your Personal Hotspot

Step 1

Navigate to the 'Settings' menu.

Step 2

Select 'Network'.

Step 3

Select 'Personal Hotspot'.

Step 4

Your iPad may take a moment to process and then display the Personal Hotspot heading, set to 'Off'.

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Step 5

Select 'Personal Hotspot' and change the setting to 'On'.

Once you have done this, you'll be presented with instructions on how to connect other devices to your iPad Personal Hotspot.

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Step 6

To ensure that your Personal Hotspot is secure, and so you can prevent unauthorised usage, we strongly suggest you set up a password.
Select 'Wi-Fi Password'.

Step 7

Now you can enter a unique password that other devices will have to use before they can use your Personal Hotspot.

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Step 8

Press the Home button at the bottom of your iPad and you're done.

Important information

  • If you’re using the new iPad (3rd generation), and the Personal Hotspot feature is not available, you may need to update your carrier settings. To do this go to Settings > General > About and wait for the pop-up notification advising you of the available update. Select 'Update' and wait for your iPad to install it automatically. If you’re on a postpaid plan and are unable to connect to the internet after the update, follow our support article for a solution
  • Although there is no additional charge to enable and utilise your Personal Hotspot, it can result in additional data usage, especially if multiple devices are connected and using high-demand activities like online gaming or streaming videos. We strongly recommend increasing your mobile internet plan if you decide to tether
  • Please direct further troubleshooting to our Community forum, Facebook page or blog. Apple also provides a support site
  • Personal Hotspot is not available on the original iPad or iPad 2

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