MacBook Not Connecting To Mobile Hotspot: 5 Ways to Fix it

Adjusting your network settings fixes this issue

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Updated onSeptember 10, 2024

updated onSeptember 10, 2024

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Many reported that their MacBook is not connecting to hotspot, and this can be a problem especially if there’s no alternative type of connection available. Today we’re going to show you how to fix this issue, so let’s get started.

Why is my Mac not connecting to a mobile hotspot?

This occurs if your network settings aren’t properly configured. Issues with Wi-Fi service or with our hotspot name can also cause this issue.

What to do if the Macbook is not connecting to hotspot?

1. Adjust your network settings

Some users suggested using 1.1.1.1 as your DNS, so you can try that as well.

2. Change IPv6 settings

3. Remove the Wi-Fi service, restart and add your Wi-Fi service back

4. Change phone name

5. Other tips

There you go, these are a couple of solutions that you can try out if your Macbook isn’t connecting to a hotspot. If you found our solutions helpful, let us know in the comments section.

This isn’t the only network issue, many reported that theycan’t turn on WiFi on Macand thatMacBook is not showing any Wi-Fi networks.

Before you leave, you might be interested in what to do ifMacBook Wi-Fi is not configured.

MacBook Not Connecting To Mobile Hotspot: 5 Ways to Fix it#

What to do if the Macbook is not connecting to hotspot?#

1. Adjust your network settings#

2. Change IPv6 settings#

3. Remove the Wi-Fi service, restart and add your Wi-Fi service back#

4. Change phone name#

5. Other tips#