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Cannot connect to Personal Hotspot on macOS Big Sur

I am unable to connect via Personal Hotspot (that my carrier has enabled) from my iPhone XS with iOS 14.2 to my Mac running macOS Big Sur. Are there known bugs causing this issue or is there a workaround? TIA

iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 10:30 AM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2020 1:32 PM

Hello jdb80,


We're happy to help with this trouble you're having connecting your Mac to your personal hotspot. First, let's make sure you have the right steps to set up and use your hotspot:


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad


Next, follow the steps here to resolve any possible connectivity issues you may be having with your Mac:


If your Mac doesn't connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi


Should this issue persist, get in touch with Apple Support for further assistance:


Get Support


We hope this helps you.


Take care and be safe.

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Dec 2, 2020 1:32 PM in response to jdb80

Hello jdb80,


We're happy to help with this trouble you're having connecting your Mac to your personal hotspot. First, let's make sure you have the right steps to set up and use your hotspot:


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad


Next, follow the steps here to resolve any possible connectivity issues you may be having with your Mac:


If your Mac doesn't connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi


Should this issue persist, get in touch with Apple Support for further assistance:


Get Support


We hope this helps you.


Take care and be safe.

Cannot connect to Personal Hotspot on macOS Big Sur

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