How to Share a Mobile Hotspot with Family without Requiring a Passcode

Many of us share our data with our family members via a Wi-Fi hotspot on a regular basis—perhaps a spouse needs to get some work done or your kids are trying to do homework. Whatever the reason, sharing password access can be arduous, and it's unnecessary if you have Family Sharing. This easy method lets you bypass passwords and allow the people you trust to connect effortlessly to your hotspot. Not every service provider offers hotspots; so before you set this up, check to make sure this is available with your plan. Let's take a look at how to turn off the password requirement for family members when sharing data through a WiFi hotspot.

Share Your Hotspot Password-free Using Family Sharing

Go to Settings.
Tap Personal Hotspot. If that is not an option, tap on Cellular first, and then you will see the personal hotspot option.
Tap the toggle next to Allow Others to Join and make sure it's green. This will turn your hotspot on.
Tap Family Sharing.
Tap the name of the person you want to share with.
Select either Ask for Approval or Automatic, depending on your preference. Ask for Approval will keep it so that person must request access each time they try to connect, and Automatic will allow them to automatically connect when they are in range.

Now when your family member wants to connect to your hotspot, they can simply go to their Wi-Fi settings and tap the name of the network. If Family Sharing is on, they'll connect right away, or as soon as you give approval, no password necessary. If you're looking for another easy way to share a Wi-Fi password, you can also create a scannable Wi-Fi password. For more great iPhone tutorials, sign up for our free tip of the day, and if your hotspot isn't working, check out our article on how to fix an iPhone hotspot.