If you’re like most people, you probably have a Hotspot name that you use on your iPhone and Android devices. But what if you want to change it? There are a few ways to do this, but the easiest way is to go into your Hotspot settings on either device and change the name. But before we get started, it’s important to understand how Hotspots work. A Hotspot is a computer or mobile device that allows users to access the internet from anywhere in the world. When someone connects to their Hotspot, their phone or computer will connect to the internet and allow them to access all of the websites and applications that they would normally be able to access from their home or office. So if you’re looking for a new Hotspot name, there are a few things that you can do. The first thing is to check out our list of the best iPhone and Android Hotspots. This list will help you find hotspots in different countries around the world so that you can easily find one that works for your needs. But if all of that wasn’t enough for you, there are also some other ways that you can change your Hotspot name on either device. The first way is through Settings > General > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi & Airplane Mode > Change Wi-Fi Name & Security Type . Here, you can choose between using a unique name or just using an initialism such as “WIFI”. Once again, be sure to check out our list of the best iPhone and Android Wi-Fi names before making any changes!
When you rename your hotspot, you can choose any name you want. Keep in mind, though, that any devices that have saved your network’s password will have to re-enter the password. That’s because those devices consider your renamed hotspot a new wireless network.
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Modify the Hotspot Name on an iPhone
To change your iPhone’s hotspot name, you’ll have to change your phone’s name. This is because Apple doesn’t allow you to use a dedicated name for your mobile hotspot. It uses your phone’s name as the hotspot name.
To make that change, then first, launch Settings on your iPhone. In Settings, choose General > About.
In “About,” select “Name.”
On the “Name” page, tap your existing name and clear it. Then, enter your new name.
When you’re done, in the top-left corner, tap “About” to go back to the previous screen.
And that’s it. You’ve successfully changed your iPhone’s name, which has also changed your hotspot name. Enjoy!
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Rename the Hotspot SSID on an Android Phone
Unlike iPhone, you can assign a dedicated name to your hotspot on your Android phone. The exact steps to do that vary slightly depending on your phone model, but generally, you’ll use the following steps.
On your Android phone, launch Settings and head to Wi-Fi & Network > Hotspot & Tethering > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Tap “Hotspot Name.”
In the “Hotspot Name” prompt, clear the existing name and type your new name. Then, tap “OK.”
Back on the “Wi-Fi Hotspot” page, beneath “Hotspot Name,” you’ll see your new name.
If you use a Samsung Android phone, you can rename your hotspot by heading into Settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering > Mobile Hotspot > Configure, tapping “Network Name,” entering the new name, and selecting “Save.”
And that’s how you can surprise your friends with weird Wi-Fi network names!
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