Use Your Laptop as a Mobile Hotspot in Windows 10
Connectify Hotspot is the most popular free hotspot software that you can use to turn your Windows 10 laptop into a WiFi hotspot. If you need to share your Internet connection with other devices such as smartphones, game consoles, etc. or extend your WiFi range without any additional routers – this is the perfect solution to do that.
Whether traveling or at home, Connectify Hotspot keeps all your devices connected anytime and anywhere. Plus – it saves you time, money and bandwidth. Read below to see more about your perfect WiFi Internet connection companion – Connectify Hotspot
4 Steps to Turn Your Windows 10 Laptop Into a Wireless Hotspot in 2 Minutes or Less
Connectify Hotspot is a true virtual router software app for Windows 10 computers. Not only you can share your Internet connection with other devices such as smartphone, tablet, media player, game console, e-reader, other laptops or computers, and even your nearby friends.
By far, the most popular functionality for Connectify Windows 10 hotspot software is the WiFi Internet sharing. Here’s how you can turn your Windows 10 computer into a WiFi hotspot:
- Download and install the latest version of Connectify Hotspot on your laptop or PC.
- Give your Hotspot a Name (SSID) and Password. In releases since Hotspot 2018, you can even add Emojis and Special Characters to your Hotspot Name!
- Press the ‘Start Hotspot’ button to share your Internet connection. Make sure you have the ad blocker option selected, to save bandwidth, money and battery life.
- Connect your devices. Any WiFi enabled devices can connect to your Hotspot!
Setup · about two minutes
Get Connectify Hotspot running on your Windows PC
Three steps, no command prompt, no netsh commands to remember.
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Install and open Connectify Hotspot
Run the installer and let the install finish. Connectify Hotspot opens on its own.
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Pick what you are sharing
Choose the connection your Windows PC is already using, then set a hotspot name and password.
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Start Hotspot
Your phone, tablet or console now sees the network name you just typed. Connect to that network like any other Wi-Fi.
Available for Windows 10 and 11
Laptop Hotspot on Windows 10: What Else Does Connectify Offer?
While other laptop WiFi hotspot software apps for Windows 10 only “help” you share your Internet connection (inherent issues included – NAT levels issues, peering, Chromecast apps won’t find your Chromecast, your Apple TV won’t show up for your Mac to stream to…), Connectify Hotspot offers you more:
- Boost your WiFi range with WiFi Repeater Mode in your dorm room or office and getting full coverage in your dorm room.
- Save up to 60% of Internet bandwidth by using the built-in universal ad blocker. It even blocks in-app ads!
- Easily bridge other devices onto your home network with WiFi Bridging Mode: eliminate all game consoles (Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox) and smart TV issues with your home WiFi network!
- Save Money While Traveling: Get all devices online for the price of one when being charged for Internet per device at hotels, on airplanes, etc.
- Share any Type of Internet Connection with All your Devices: share Internet from existing WiFi networks, LAN, DSL, 4G/5G, even tethered smartphones!
What are you waiting for? Download Connectify Hotspot now and use your laptop as a wireless hotspot with Windows 10!
Free, PRO or MAX
Which version of Connectify Hotspot you need
The free version of Connectify Hotspot covers the setup in this guide. The only limit you will hit is the 60-minute session, and restarting the session takes one click.
Recommended: MAX adds Connectify Hotspot's Repeater Mode and Bridging Mode, which is what most people come back for later.
Available for Windows 10 and 11