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How to connect your iPad to an iPhone personal hotspot. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap on Personal Hotspot. Tap on the toggle to turn Personal Hotspot On.
Create a password for your personal hotspot in the password field. This prevents unauthorized users from using your iPhone's data. On your iPad, launch the Settings app. Tap on Wi-Fi. Join your iPhone's network like you would any other Wi-Fi network.
The network name will be the name of your iPhone. Instead of Wi-Fi bars, you should see an interlink icon next to it, which makes it easier to pick out from other Wi-Fi networks. Instant Hotpot happens when:. Your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) has an activated carrier plan providing Personal Hotspot service.
Each device is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID. Each device has Bluetooth turned on. Each device has Wi-Fi turned on. If you're asked for a password when connecting, then not all of the above steps have been met. What do you think? Do you use personal hotspot often?
Does having the ability to connect your iPad kept you from purchasing a cellular iPad? Why or why not? Let me know in the comments! Updated July 2018: This article has been updated for the most recent version of iOS.