Mobile Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot

Learn how to 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, and we’re improving how you manage your device’s mobile hotspot. Hotspot controls are moving to the device network settings, and now you can view usage and notifications on your myAT&T account page—no separate app needed. For more details on what’s changing, go to att.com/AllAccessSunset.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Turn mobile hotspot on/off
• View mobile hotspot name and connected devices
• Configure hotspot settings
 

Requires eligible data plan. When Mobile Hotspot is enabled, the Mobile Hotspot Mobile hotspot icon will be displayed in the Notification bar.

 

Turn mobile hotspot on/off

1. From the home screen, swipe left then select the AT&T AllAccess widget. 

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2. Select the mh Mobile hotspot icon, then select the Mobile Hotspot switch. 

Note: Review the Mobile Hotspot prompt, then select OK. 

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View mobile hotspot network name & connected devices


The Mobile Hotspot Network name and Connected devices will be displayed.

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Configure hotspot settings


Edit the Mobile Hotspot settings as desired.

Note: The Mobile Hotspot must be turned off in order to be configured. 

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• WI-FI NETWORK NAME: Change the name of the Mobile Hotspot network.
• WI-FI PASSWORD: Change the Password of the Mobile Hotspot network.
• WI-FI SECURITY: Change the Security type of the Mobile Hotspot network.

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