# Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot on your mobile device

> Turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot so you can test your website or email from a different network.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/developers/networking/setting-up-a-wi-fi-hotspot-on-your-mobile-device/

Sometimes you may need to test your website or email service from a network outside your usual home or office connection. A quick way to do this is by setting up a **Wi-Fi hotspot** on your mobile device, which shares your cellular data connection with other devices.

## Why Use a Mobile Hotspot?

- Troubleshoot connectivity issues by testing from a different network.
- Provide internet access to a laptop or tablet when no Wi-Fi is available.
- Share your mobile data connection securely with other devices.

## Setting Up a Hotspot

### On Android

1. Open **Settings**.
2. Tap **Network & Internet → Hotspot & Tethering → Wi-Fi Hotspot**.
3. Toggle the hotspot **On**.
4. Configure:

   - **Hotspot name** → This is the network name (SSID) visible to other devices.
   - **Security** → Choose **WPA2-Personal** for best protection.
   - **Password** → Set a strong password for connecting devices.
   - (Optional) Enable **Turn off hotspot automatically** when no devices are connected.

Your hotspot is now active. Connect another device by selecting the hotspot name and entering the password.

### On iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open **Settings**.
2. Tap **Personal Hotspot**.
3. Toggle **Allow Others to Join**.
4. Tap **Wi-Fi Password** to set or change the password.

The hotspot name is the same as your device name. To change it:

- Go to **Settings → General → About → Name**, then enter a new device name.

Your hotspot is now active. Other devices can connect using the displayed network name and password.