Connect iPod touch to the internet

Connect your iPod touch to the internet by using an available Wi-Fi network.

Connect iPod touch to a Wi-Fi network

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn on Wi-Fi.
Tap one of the following:
- A network: Enter the password, if required.
- Other: Joins a hidden network. Enter the name of the hidden network, security type, and password.

If appears at the top of the screen, iPod touch is connected to a Wi-Fi network. (To verify this, open Safari to view a webpage.) iPod touch reconnects when you return to the same location.

Join a Personal Hotspot

If an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + cellular) is sharing a Personal Hotspot, you can use its cellular internet connection.

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then choose the name of the device sharing the Personal Hotspot.

If asked for a password on your iPod touch, enter the password shown in Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot on the device sharing the Personal Hotspot.

When you need an internet connection, iPod touch does the following, in order, until the connection is made:

Tries to connect to the most recently used available Wi-Fi network
Shows a list of Wi-Fi networks in range and connects to the one you choose

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iPod touch User Guide

Connect iPod touch to the internet

Connect iPod touch to a Wi-Fi network

Join a Personal Hotspot