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# I want to connect to Wi-Fi

See below for details on how to connect to a WiFi network:

* <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FL75T57Gp6jz1KHrQGaNy%2Fwifi-icon-01.png?alt=media&amp;token=d19835dd-f4aa-46bf-be77-dfc8aff34597" alt="" data-size="line">[<img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FDXe2NVusGHZbO9YBFFfw%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=592fefa4-2ea2-46ad-b47c-0bb12e8712d5" alt="" data-size="line">**Connect to Wi-Fi on a smartphone**](#connect-to-wifi-on-a-smartphone)
* <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FL75T57Gp6jz1KHrQGaNy%2Fwifi-icon-01.png?alt=media&amp;token=d19835dd-f4aa-46bf-be77-dfc8aff34597" alt="" data-size="line"><img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2F7NkfOdadFjuNRzbI4imN%2Flaptop-icon.png?alt=media&amp;token=d3ccde3e-3202-4dd8-82e5-107b9dbe50ce" alt="" data-size="line"> [**Connect to Wi-Fi on a computer**](#connect-to-wifi-on-a-computer-it-might-be-different-depending-on-the-device.)

## **Connect to Wi-Fi on a smartphone**

The details may vary for each smartphone, but **Wi-Fi** settings can generally be found in the Quick Settings menu, which can be accessed by swiping down from the top of your screen.

Tap the toggle to turn on Wi-Fi, then tap the name of the Wi-Fi network you would like to connect to. Enter the password if required and tap **Connect**.

![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FH9Fx6YqIt4EHjSaVd4Hd%2FWiFi%20phone%20activate.jpg?alt=media\&token=b18f898c-7bb7-427b-b9f1-b1b6866d58dc) ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2F3YuBHqXFwkEKzAcq4UrS%2FAvailable%20wifi%20networks%20\(1\).jpg?alt=media\&token=edef83c5-555a-4607-b4d3-938d3b48e449)

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## **Connect to Wi-Fi on a computer**

### On Windows

* Click on the <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FV424jtBlIDIMmyzNix8I%2FWindows-logo.png?alt=media&amp;token=ead78fdc-baf8-470f-96e6-12df2d939aef" alt="" data-size="line">**Windows menu** button, select **Settings**, click on **Network and Internet.** In the left menu panel, click on the **Wi-Fi** option. Toggle the Wi-Fi option to **On** to enable your Wi-Fi adapter. Connect to the WiFi network you prefer. You might be asked for the password.
* A short path is to click on the ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2F9tuesSEYJuwr2RzxOqXe%2FComputer-no-internet-icon.png?alt=media\&token=6b969329-1dab-4097-a6ed-cc0afc6ea9d1)**Wi-Fi** icon in the toolbar in the lower-left corner of your computer screen. If it isn't there, click the <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FkVodUvxxVrMzsdAWcRhj%2Ficon-up-01.png?alt=media&amp;token=9587598d-7a03-4106-9cca-1ad331c06d1f" alt="" data-size="line">**arrow** to see if it's grouped with the other icons on your toolbar. Click on the larger **Wi-Fi** box that appears in the pop-up menu and select the WiFi network you want to connect to.

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