As WPA3 support becomes more widespread, consider opting for that upgraded security protocol.

While you can change security from WPA2 to “open,” it’s strongly recommended to keep a password on your hotspot to protect you and any friends or colleagues connecting.

Unless you want everybody nearby to have access to your hotspot, you should set a strong password that will be required for any devices attempting to connect to the mobile hotspot.

Change the name of your hotspot to make it easily recognizable to you and anyone you plan to invite to use it.

Here are some recommended steps to configure your hotspot: If you are using the feature for the first time, open the Mobile Hotspot menu to configure your settings before turning your hotspot on. On some earlier Galaxy devices, you may need to open Settings and tap into the Connections menu. On the latest Galaxy devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra 5G smartphones, turning on the mobile hotspot feature is as simple as pulling down your Quick Panel and tapping Mobile Hotspot. Here’s a step-by-step guide to turning your Galaxy smartphone into a mobile hotspot, including advanced configuration features to protect your device and your mobile data.

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