Creating a hotspot on your iPhone is an excellent method to share your internet connection with other devices. You may easily use your phone’s data plan to connect your laptop, tablet, or other devices to the internet by turning on the hotspot feature. However, the default name of your iPhone hotspot is often a combination of your name and iPhone model, which can be difficult and unrecognizable to others. Don’t be concerned; changing the name of your iPhone hotspot is a simple solution.
In this blog, we will show you how to change the name of your iPhone hotspot using easy-to-follow methods. We will also answer some frequently asked questions to help you better understand the process.
Video Tutorial:
What’s Needed
To change the name of your iPhone hotspot, you’ll need:
1. An iPhone with hotspot feature
2. The latest version of iOS installed on your iPhone
3. A wifi-enabled device to connect to the hotspot
Method 1: Using iPhone Settings
Principle: In this method, we will change the name of the iPhone hotspot by modifying the iPhone settings.
Steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on "Personal Hotspot" located towards the top of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap on "Wi-Fi Password."
4. Update the password if necessary, and then tap on the "Back" arrow on the top left to exit the Wi-Fi Password screen.
5. Tap on "Personal Hotspot" again to return to the Personal Hotspot settings.
6. Tap on "Allow Others to Join."
7. Beside "Wi-Fi Password," you’ll see the name of your iPhone hotspot. Tap on it to change the name.
8. Type in the new name you want to use for your iPhone hotspot and then tap on "Done."
9. Tap on the "Back" arrow on the top left to exit the Personal Hotspot settings.
Congratulations! You have successfully changed the name of your iPhone hotspot.
Method 2: Using iTunes
Principle: In this method, we will change the name of the iPhone hotspot via iTunes by modifying the device’s name.
Steps:
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
2. Select your device from the top left of the screen.
3. Click on the "Summary" tab.
4. On the right side of the screen, you’ll see your iPhone’s name. Click on it to change the name.
5. Type in your new name for your iPhone hotspot.
6. Click on the "Sync" button to apply the changes.
Congratulations! You have successfully changed the name of your iPhone hotspot.
Method 3: Using iCloud
Principle: In this method, we will modify the name of the iPhone hotspot via iCloud by changing the device’s name.
Steps:
1. Open iCloud.com in your web browser and sign in with your Apple ID and password.
2. Click on the "Find iPhone" icon.
3. Click on "All Devices" at the top of the screen.
4. Select the iPhone you want to change the hotspot name for.
5. Click on "Remove from Account."
6. On your iPhone, open the Settings app and tap on "General."
7. Scroll down and tap on "Reset."
8. Tap on "Erase All Content and Settings."
9. Once your iPhone has reset, set it up as a new device with your preferred name.
10. Turn on the hotspot feature on your iPhone, and the new name you set should apply.
Congratulations! You have successfully changed the name of your iPhone hotspot.
Why Can’t I Change The Name Of My iPhone Hotspot?
You may encounter some issues when attempting to change the name of your iPhone hotspot. Here are some potential reasons and fixes:
1. Your iPhone isn’t up to date: You need to be running the latest version of iOS to change the name of your iPhone hotspot. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone, tap on "General," and select "Software Update." If any updates are available, download and install them.
2. Personal Hotspot needs to be turned on: Make sure the Personal Hotspot feature is turned on in your iPhone’s settings. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone, tap on "Personal Hotspot," and enable it.
3. Someone is connected to the hotspot: You won’t be able to change the name of your iPhone hotspot while someone is connected to it. Disconnect any connected device, change the hotspot name, and reconnect the device.
Suggestions
It’s a good practice to change your iPhone hotspot name to something clear and understandable. This is especially useful when connecting with others, such as in a conference, lecture, or meeting. A name like "John’s iPhone" is easy to forget and can be confusing, whereas a name like "Conference Internet" can easily identify and distinguish.
FAQs
Q: Is it necessary to change the name of my iPhone hotspot?
A: No, it’s not necessary to change the name of your iPhone hotspot, but it’s a good practice to do so for better recognition.
Q: Can I change the name of my iPhone hotspot remotely?
A: Yes, you can change the name of your iPhone hotspot remotely via iCloud or iTunes.
Q: What characters are allowed in the iPhone hotspot name?
A: The iPhone hotspot name can contain letters, numbers, and some special characters such as a hyphen (-) or underscore (_).
Q: Do I need to restart my phone after changing the name?
A: No, you don’t need to restart your iPhone after changing the name of your hotspot.
Q: Can I change the name of my iPhone hotspot back to the default setting?
A: Yes, you can change the name of your iPhone hotspot back to the default setting in your iPhone’s setting by resetting your network settings. However, note that performing this action will also delete your all Wi-Fi passwords stored on your device.
