

E-mail and web surfing will be fine, but if you plan on downloading files and streaming movies, you’ll want to keep an eye on how much data you’re using. Of course, since you’ll technically be using your iPhone’s mobile data, be mindful of what you’re doing while connected. When you’re finished using the network, you can simply disconnect on the other device and if you’re sharing it with others, turn off the personal hotspot on your iPhone. Similarly, to connect over USB, connect your iPhone to the other device using a Lightning-to-USB cable and connect to the device directly in the network preferences. When you want to change the password, tap the Wi-Fi Password button, and then type the new password on the Wi-Fi Password screen. Look at the default password on the right side of the Wi-Fi Password button. To connect over Bluetooth, you’ll need to pair your iPhone with the other device and then connect to the Bluetooth PAN network. The Personal Hotspot screen shows that the network is discoverable under the name you have assigned to your iPhone. You can also tether your iPhone via Bluetooth or USB for a more personal network, though those methods will be a bit slower.

When you allow others to join your personal hotspot, they’ll see your phone’s name in the Wi-Fi list but won’t be able to join without a password.
