How to Share Wi-Fi Network Passwords in Windows 11

This article will walk you through the easiest way to share the internet connection on your Windows 11 computer, laptop, or Microsoft Surface device with other devices via Wi-Fi. It will explain both the steps for how to turn on the Windows 11 mobile hotspot setting and how to share the password and network name to give others access.

How Can I Share My Wireless Network?

The easiest way to share a wireless network with your other devices on Windows 11 is to create a mobile hotspot that broadcasts its own unique Wi-Fi signal. Here’s how to do it.

1. Open the Windows 11 Start menu.

2. Type Settings.

   You don’t need to select the search bar. You can start typing as soon as the Start menu is open.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select Network & internet.

5. Select Mobile hotspot.

6. Select the switch to the right of Mobile hotspot to turn it on.

7. On your second computer or smart device, use the information under Network properties to log into your first computer’s Wi-Fi internet.

   The name of the Wi-Fi network you just created is next to Name while the series of letters and numbers next to Password is the Wi-Fi network password.

8. If you want to, you can select Edit next to Network properties.

9. Change your Wi-Fi name, password, and Wi-Fi band type.
   

Can I Share Wi-Fi From My PC?

Using the steps shown above, any PC with Wi-Fi functionality can create its own wireless network for other devices to connect to. If your Windows 11 computer doesn’t support wireless connectivity though, this method of internet sharing will not be an option.

An alternative solution is to ask your internet provider for a router with Wi-Fi internet capability. This way you can connect all of you devices directly to the router instead of through your PC.

Is It Possible to Share Wi-Fi Over Wi-Fi?

Windows 11 does allow you to share a Wi-Fi connection with other devices over Wi-Fi by using the method shown above. You can also use a wired internet connection to make a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot in Windows 11 if you like. This can be useful for those working with a coaxial cable internet/TV connection and no wireless router.

Can 2 Computers Share 1 Internet Connection?

There’s very little nowadays from stopping more than one computer from connecting to the same internet connection. The vast majority of modems, routers, and modem-router hybrids make it very easy for multiple devices to connect to the internet via a cable connection to the modem or via a router’s Wi-Fi signal.

Those who have a cable or wired internet connection would benefit from creating a mobile hotspot in Windows 11 using the steps on this page.

However, if you have a router, it can be a good idea to connect your other devices to its Wi-Fi signal instead. This way you can turn your computer off without disconnecting everything from the internet.