When sharing your Android device’s internet connection with other nearby devices, it’s necessary to know the hotspot password. However, since it may not be something you have memorized, you might need to check it first. Fortunately, it’s easy to find, change, or even remove the hotspot password on your Android phone. In this guide, we will walk you through the necessary steps for the same.
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How to Find the Hotspot Password on Android
Finding the Wi-Fi hotspot password on your Android isn’t too difficult, regardless of whether it is running stock Android or One UI. Here are the steps for both.
Check Hotspot Password on Google Pixel or Stock Android
1. Open the Settings app, tap on Network & internet, and select Hotspot & tethering from the following menu.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi hotspot and then select Hotspot password to view the password.
Check Hotspot Password on Samsung Galaxy Phones
1. Open the Settings app and tap on Connections. Then, select the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering option.
2. Tap on Mobile Hotspot to view the Wi-Fi hotspot password in the following menu.
How to Change Hotspot Password on Android
You can change the Wi-Fi hotspot password on Android from the same menu where you viewed it. Here’s how.
Change Hotspot Password on Google Pixel or Stock Android
1. Open the Settings app and navigate to Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi hotspot and select Hotspot password from the following menu.
3. Enter the new password for the hotspot and tap OK.
Change Hotspot Password on Samsung Galaxy Phones
1. Open the Settings app and head to Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
2. Tap on Mobile Hotspot and tap the Configure option.
3. Enter the new password in the Password field and hit Save.
Some Tips for Setting Strong Hotspot Password
Your Android requires you to set up a password that’s at least 8 characters long. Here are some tips that you can use to ensure that your hotspot password is secure and not easily guessable.
- Set a password that is 12–16 characters long.
- Avoid using your name, birth date, or phone number as the password.
- Avoid using common words or phrases.
- Use a mix of numbers, letters, and special characters.
- Use a password manager app to generate a strong password.
How to Remove Hotspot Password on Android
Don’t want to protect your Wi-Fi hotspot with a password? If so, you can easily remove the hotspot password on your Android device. This can be useful if you don’t want to enter a password every time you connect one of your devices to your phone’s hotspot.
Remove Hotspot Password on Google Pixel or Stock Android
1. Open the Settings app and navigate to Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Tap on Security and select None.
Remove Hotspot Password on Samsung Galaxy Phones
1. Open the Settings app and tap on Connections. Then, select Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
2. Tap on Mobile Hotspot and tap on Configure.
3. Tap on Security and select Open from the menu that appears. Then, hit Save.
FAQs
1. How do I change the name of my hotspot on Android?
To change the hotspot name on your Android, head to Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot > Hotspot name. Enter a new name for your hotspot and tap OK.
2. Can I remove devices connected to my hotspot?
No. Unfortunately, Android does not allow you to remove connected devices from your hotspot individually. That said, you can change the hotspot password to effectively remove all the connected devices at once.
3. How do I connect devices to my hotspot without entering the password?
Open the Wi-Fi hotspot menu on your phone, tap the QR Code option, and scan the QR code using the other device to connect to the hotspot without entering the password.
4. Can I configure my hotspot to turn off automatically?
The option to automatically turn off the hotspot can be found in the Wi-Fi hotspot menu.
Security in Connectivity
As we just saw, finding or managing your hotspot password on Android is fairly straightforward. If you are someone who uses a hotspot often, make sure to consider its impact on battery life and take the necessary steps to reduce battery drain.
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Pankil Shah
Pankil is a Civil Engineer by profession who started his journey as a writer back in 2016. He joined TechWiser in March 2021 as a freelance writer to cover buying guides, explainers, and tips & tricks for Android, iOS, Windows, and Web.
