How to Share Windows 11 Mobile Hotspot via QR Code
Sharing a Windows 11 mobile hotspot with a QR code lets friends and family connect their phones and tablets instantly with a quick camera scan, skipping the need to type out a long, frustrating password.
This built-in feature arrives with Windows 11 version 24H2 and turns your PC screen into a digital code that any device can read in seconds.
Open Settings by pressing Win+I, navigate to Network & internet, then select Mobile hotspot. Other devices can then scan the displayed QR code with their camera to connect instantly.
Why Use a Mobile Hotspot?
Windows 11 PCs can broadcast their own internet connection, essentially turning the computer into a wireless router for nearby smartphones and tablets.
What Happens with 🪟 Windows 11 Version 24H2?
Microsoft added a direct QR code display to the Settings menu in Windows 11 version 24H2, eliminating the extra setup steps. Other devices can scan this code and connect immediately.
How to Share Your Mobile Hotspot with a QR Code
Scanning the code with a phone camera lets devices link automatically without manual password entry. This method remains the fastest option for letting friends or family members join your network.
- Open Settings by pressing
Win+Ion your keyboard. - On the left side, click Network & internet. On the right side, click Mobile hotspot. Open Mobile hotspot settings
- Take another device with a camera. Open the Camera app on that device.
- Point the camera at the QR code shown in Settings. Scan the QR code.
- Follow any steps that appear on the other device to connect to your mobile hotspot.
Use Any QR Code Scanner
Alternative scanning utilities work just as well as native camera software for capturing the code.
Summary
Hotspot sharing through generated codes streamlines network access for guests.
How do I find my hotspot QR code?
Open the Settings app to locate the mobile hotspot QR code for sharing.
How to scan hotspot QR code on PC?
Smartphones capture the displayed code through their built-in camera to establish a connection.
How to connect to mobile hotspot on PC 🪟 Windows 11?
How do I connect my Windows 11 PC to a mobile hotspot? Choose the target hotspot from the available network list.
How to get Wi-Fi QR code in 🪟 Windows 11?
Can Windows 11 generate a QR code for regular Wi-Fi networks? Standard Wi-Fi connections lack a built-in sharing code, so you must enter your network name (SSID) into a third-party generator instead.
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