How To Use Iphone Internet On Windows 10

Did you know you can use your iPhone as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to provide Internet connection via Cellular data to other PC systems and mobile devices? If you have an iPhone and a Windows 10 PC, then in this article, you will see how you can connect iPhone Portable Hotspot to Windows 10 PC via USB Cable. More details are given below!

Of course, there is a quick setup option also available letting users connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot directly from the Settings menu. But by using a USB connection, you can actually have some extra advantages.

When to start using USB Cable to connect iPhone Portable Hotspot to Windows 10 PC, you will notice that your iPhone is constantly charging. This means you don't need to worry about the battery life of your iPhone while exploring the Internet via Hotspot.

Apart from this, you would also notice that when you use USB cable, you will get uninterrupted Internet speed with good performance. There will be no connection issue or anything else, you can have a smooth Internet surfing via USB cable's connection and Hotspot.

Before we jump on to the main tutorial, let's discuss the prerequisites first.

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How to Connect iPhone Portable Hotspot to Windows 10 PC via USB?
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Prerequisites:

An iPhone
A Windows 10 PC
A compatible USB cable
Power Source

These much things are required in order to set up a Hotspot using a USB cable from iPhone to Windows 10 PC. Now, the following guide is prepared for those who don't know about using USB Cable to launch a Hotspot. Let's get on to the tutorial now!

How to Connect iPhone Portable Hotspot to Windows 10 PC via USB?

Some carriers don't allow their users to use their Internet connection or data as a Wi-Fi hotspot. So for that reason, first you need to contact the customer care executive to know about the data plan and whether you can use it as a Hotspot or not? If it doesn't allow you to use your iPhone's data as a Hotspot, you won't be able to use it.

Using a Hotspot via USB offers great Internet Speed especially if your device supports 4G LTE. You can connect your Windows 10 Laptop or PC anywhere and can explore the Internet using the data from your iPhone.

Unlike iPhone usage, the data used by the Computer and Laptop is higher. Make sure you have a good Internet plan activated on your device. You need to keep an eye on the data usage by a Windows 10 PC while connected to the Internet over a Wi-Fi Hotspot.

We recommend you to kindly use the Hotspot when you actually need it. If you work remotely, then this will be a life-saver for you. But as mentioned above, you need to pay your attention to the data used by the Computer from your iPhone's carrier.

Step 1:

The first thing you need to do is go to the Apps menu and launch the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2:

Now, scroll down and you would see Personal Hotspot option. Go to this option and enable Wi-Fi Hotspot from there.

In this section, you can change the name of your Connection or can set up your own Password to make it more secure from other users or authorized access. You just need to tap on to the Toggle button to enable the Personal Hotspot on your iPhone.

Step 3:

While enabling Wi-Fi Hotspot, make sure you have turned off the Wi-Fi option from your iPhone. If not, do it now and you will be allowed to enable the Personal Hotspot option.

Step 4:

Now, connect your iPhone to Windows 10 PC using a Charging Cable or we can say a USB/ Lightning Cable. If you are connecting your device for the first time on the Windows 10 PC, you will be asked to Trust this computer. Select the Trust option when asked.

Step 5:

Take your iPhone and go to the Settings menu and then select the Personal Hotspot option again.

Note: If you are not allowed to enable the Personal Hotspot option on your iPhone, make sure you turn on the Mobile Data on your device.

Step 6:

Once you activated the Personal Hotspot, your Windows 10 PC should be connected to the Hotspot network.

This is how you can connect iPhone Portable Hotspot to Windows 10 PC. If the connection is not established, you can go to the Settings and then Network and Internet option on a Windows PC. You should see the name of your Wi-Fi's connection i.e. your iPhone's Personal Hotspot. From here, you can manually select the Wi-Fi network and can start surfing the Internet.

There are three different ways with which you can use the Internet of your iPhone on a different device or PC system using the Personal Hotspot function. You can use the Internet of your iPhone via Wi-Fi connection, via Bluetooth connection and via USB cable. The above method is all about using the Internet of your iPhone via USB.

If you want to use the Hotspot connection of your iPhone via Wi-Fi network, just go to the Settings menu and enable Personal Hotspot option. In the connection panel, you will see the name of your iPhone where you just need to select on to it and your Windows PC will be connected to the Internet.

If you want to use Hotspot using a Bluetooth connection, then you need to pair your iPhone to a Windows 10 PC first. Enable Bluetooth options and manually connect your iPhone to the Windows 10 PC. Your Computer will display a code which you need to enter on an iPhone's screen to make a successful connection.

Once your device is connected to the Windows 10 PC, your system will be automatically connected to the Internet network i.e. Personal Hotspot of iPhone.

Final Words:

We have explained all the working methods to use your iPhone's Portable Hotspot to Windows 10 PC. Most people connect their PC system with the first option i.e. via Wi-Fi network. But using a USB connection is more beneficial and have some extra benefits. You can use any of these methods which suits your needs.