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Mobile hotspot

Set up your device as a personal hotspot and share your data connection with Wi-Fi-capable devices.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
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Starting December 31, 2022, the AT&T AllAccess app is going away. As a result, some features on your device may no longer be supported. You'll be able to view data usage and notifications on your myAT&T account page, and you can explore other options to stay connected with your device on the go. Learn more about mobile hotspot options.
  1. Use your AT&T device as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to share your data connection with Wi-Fi-capable devices such as: other smartphones, tablets, netbooks, MP3 players, and more
    Note: Eligible data plan required, learn more.
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  2. Tap the Start icon or Windows button.
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  3. From the Start screen, tap the AT&T AllAccess tile.
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  4. From the AT&T portal, tap Mobile Hotspot.
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  5. To enable the WiFi Hotpost, tap the Sharing toggle.
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  6. Tap OK.
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  7. A notification will appear once a device is connected.
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  8. To change the name of the hotspot, tap the Broadcast name field, and enter the Desired name.
    Note: The toggle needs to be in the OFF position, you will not be able to make these changes while the mobile hotspot is active.
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  9. To change the name of the hotspot, tap the Password field, and enter the Desired password.
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  10. From the mobile hotspot portal, you will be able to view how many devices are connected.
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  11. To disable the Wi-Fi hotspot, tap the Sharing toggle.
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  12. A notification on the upper right side will indicate the hotspot is disabled.
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