Q: how can i check who is connected to my personal hotspot on iphone 5

I have the same issue and cannot find an answer anywhere.

Can Apple please assist?

No, you can't tell who, just how many. However, as a password is required, only people to whom you gave the password can connect. If you have concerns, change the password.

This is a user-to-user forum. For the most part, you won't get a response from Apple.

Thank you Meg!!!

Much appreciated - and yes it is password protected.

Found the "missing" connection - my phone was connected via USB cable to my laptop and that is considered a connection.  The rest all via password.

Your answer much appreciated!

P

Glad it helped!

If you connect to Personal Hotspot via cable AND Bluetooth two connections will appear. Both of them are you.