How to Change WiFi Hotspot Name on iPhone and Android

Learning how to change Wi-Fi hotspot name on iPhone and Android doesn't have to be complicated. This updated guide presents a clear workflow, practical checks, and troubleshooting advice you can use while completing the process.

Change Hotspot Name on iPhone

You will first have to change the name of your device. This helps you change the name of your WiFi hotspot on your iPhone. This is because Apple doesn't allow you to use your own name for your mobile hotspot. The system will use your phone's name as the hotspot name.

First launch the Settings app on your iPhone. This helps you make this change. In the Settings menu that appears, tap General > About.

Under ' About ', select ' Name '.

On the " Name " page, tap the current name of the device and delete it. Then, enter the new name you want to use.

In the top left corner, tap ' About ' to return to the previous screen when you're done.

Done! You have successfully changed your iPhone name. This name will also be used as the name of your mobile hotspot when you activate it.

Rename Hotspot SSID on Android Phone

Unlike the iPhone, you can assign a unique name to your hotspot on your Android phone. Note that due to the variety of Android customizations, the settings titles will vary slightly from one customization to another. However, the basic setup process will be the same.

On your Android phone, first launch the Settings app and open Wi - Fi & Network > Hotspot & Tethering > Wi - Fi Hotspot.

Tap on ' Hotspot Name '.

In the " Hotspot Name " prompt that appears, delete the existing name and enter the new name you want to use. Then, tap ' OK '.

Back on the ' Wi-Fi Hotspot ' page, under ' Hotspot Name ', you will see the new name you just set.

You can rename your hotspot by going to Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot & tethering > Mobile hotspot > Configure, tap on ' Network name ', enter a new name, and select ' Save ' if you're using a Samsung Galaxy phone.

It's that simple. Good luck!

Final Thoughts

The most reliable way to handle change Wi-Fi hotspot name on iPhone and Android is to follow the process in order, verify each important setting, and test the result before moving on. Use the guidance above as a practical reference, then adjust the details for your device, software version, or specific goal.