Android: Rename your own WiFi hotspot

If you have opened a WiFi hotspot with your Android smartphone, you can also rename it and thus give it a unique name. In this practical tip we will show you how this works.

Open and rename WiFi hotspot on Android

1. Open the menu with your smartphone and go to "Settings".
2. Scroll to "Wireless & networks" and click on "More ...".
3. Click here on the "Tethering & portable hotspot" option. Then select "Set up WiFi hotspot".
4. Under "Network SSID" you can now rename the access point using the input field.
5. After you click "Save", other people will find your WiFi hotspot under the new name.

It was tested with a Nexus 5 and Android 4.4.2. If the signal from your router is not sufficient, you can also use your cell phone as a WiFi repeater.