{"id":497614,"date":"2022-10-01T22:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T19:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-change-your-hotspot-name-on-iphone-and-android\/"},"modified":"2022-10-01T22:00:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T19:00:54","slug":"how-to-change-your-hotspot-name-on-iphone-and-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-hotspot-name-on-iphone-and-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Change Your Hotspot Name on iPhone and Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d1404438e8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d1404438e8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-hotspot-name-on-iphone-and-android\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Change_Your_Hotspot_Name_on_iPhone_and_Android%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Change Your Hotspot Name on iPhone and Android&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-hotspot-name-on-iphone-and-android\/#Modify_the_Hotspot_Name_on_an_iPhone\" >Modify the Hotspot Name on an iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-your-hotspot-name-on-iphone-and-android\/#Rename_the_Hotspot_SSID_on_an_Android_Phone\" >Rename the Hotspot SSID on an Android Phone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Change_Your_Hotspot_Name_on_iPhone_and_Android%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Change Your Hotspot Name on iPhone and Android&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-829494\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_2161952703.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Two smartphones being held next to each other with Wi-Fi hotspot connection confirmations onscreen.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/two-persons-sharing-internet-between-their-2161952703\">Kaspars Grinvalds\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To make your mobile hotspot <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear with a different name on other devices, you can modify <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/104805\/the-best-funny-wi-fi-names-for-your-new-router\/\">your hotspot\u2019s name<\/a> on both your iPhone and your Android phone. We\u2019ll show you how to do that.<\/p>\n<p>When you rename your hotspot, you can choose any name you want. Keep in mind, though, that any devices that have saved your network\u2019s password will have to re-enter the password. That\u2019s because those devices consider your renamed hotspot a new wireless network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/104805\/the-best-funny-wi-fi-names-for-your-new-router\/\"><strong><em>The Best Funny Wi-Fi Names for Your New Router<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modify_the_Hotspot_Name_on_an_iPhone\"><\/span>Modify the Hotspot Name on an iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To change your iPhone\u2019s hotspot name, you\u2019ll have to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/694963\/how-to-change-your-airdrop-name-on-iphone-and-ipad\/\">change your phone\u2019s name. This is because Apple doesn\u2019t allow you to use a dedicated name for your mobile hotspot. It uses your phone\u2019s name as the hotspot name.<\/p>\n<p>To make that change, then first, launch Settings on your iPhone. In Settings, choose <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> &gt; About.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-827955 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-iphone-about.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;About.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"452\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cAbout,\u201d select \u201cName.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-827956\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-iphone-name.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Name.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"376\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cName\u201d page, tap your existing name and clear it. Then, enter your new name.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re done, in the top-left corner, tap \u201cAbout\u201d to go back to the previous screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-827957\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-rename-iphone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Change the hotspot name on an iPhone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"299\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. You\u2019ve successfully changed your iPhone\u2019s name, which has also changed your hotspot name. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Change Your AirDrop Name on iPhone and iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rename_the_Hotspot_SSID_on_an_Android_Phone\"><\/span>Rename the Hotspot SSID on an Android Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike iPhone, you can assign a dedicated name to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/170302\/the-htg-guide-to-tethering-your-android-phone\/\">your hotspot on your Android phone. The exact steps to do that vary slightly depending on your phone model, but generally, you\u2019ll use the following steps.<\/p>\n<p>On your Android phone, launch Settings and head to Wi-Fi &amp; Network &gt; Hotspot &amp; Tethering &gt; Wi-Fi Hotspot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-827958\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-android-wi-fi-hotspot-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Wi-Fi Hotspot.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"475\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cHotspot Name.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-827959\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-android-hotspot-name.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Hotspot Name.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"395\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cHotspot Name\u201d prompt, clear the existing name and type your new name. Then, tap \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-827960\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-android-change-hotspot-name.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type the new hotspot name and tap &quot;OK.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"280\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Back on the \u201cWi-Fi Hotspot\u201d page, beneath \u201cHotspot Name,\u201d you\u2019ll see your new name.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-827961\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/7-android-new-hotspot-name.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"New hotspot name on Android.\" width=\"650\" height=\"408\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you use a Samsung Android phone, you can rename your hotspot by heading into Settings &gt; Connections &gt; Mobile Hotspot and Tethering &gt; Mobile Hotspot &gt; Configure, tapping \u201cNetwork Name,\u201d entering the new name, and selecting \u201cSave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-827962\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8-samsung-android-change-hotspot-name.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter the new hotspot name and tap &quot;Save.&quot;\" width=\"249\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you can surprise your friends with weird Wi-Fi network names!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Change Your Wi-Fi Network&#8217;s Name and Password<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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