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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Join a home, work or public wireless network.

Google Pixel · AndroidAbout 2 minutes9 steps · 9 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 9

Open Quick Settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Start at the top edge of the Home Screen.

Start at the top edge of the Home Screen.

Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Quick Settings

Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

Start at the top edge of the Home Screen.

Start at the top edge of the Home Screen.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Tap the small cog near the bottom right.

The Settings cog is beside the power button at the bottom, not the brightness control near the top.

The Settings cog is beside the power button at the bottom, not the brightness control near the top.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Network and Internet

Tap Network and Internet.

Network and Internet is the first settings group beneath the example account.

Network and Internet is the first settings group beneath the example account.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open Internet

Tap Internet at the top of the list.

Internet contains the mobile-network and Wi-Fi settings.

Internet contains the mobile-network and Wi-Fi settings.
Step 4

STEP 5

Turn Wi-Fi on

Tap the switch beside Wi-Fi if it is off.

The switch is off in this picture. Turning it on makes nearby networks appear.

The switch is off in this picture. Turning it on makes nearby networks appear.
Step 5

STEP 6

Choose your network

Find your own network name and tap it.

Speedperform and Speedperform Guests are examples. A lock means the network needs a password.

Speedperform and Speedperform Guests are examples. A lock means the network needs a password.
Step 6

STEP 7

Enter your password

Tap the Password field and type your Wi-Fi password carefully.

A hidden example password has already been entered. Use the password for your own network.

A hidden example password has already been entered. Use the password for your own network.
Step 7

STEP 8

Connect

Tap Connect below the password field.

Connect is on the right, beside Cancel.

Connect is on the right, beside Cancel.
Step 8

STEP 9

Check the connection

Look for Connected beneath your network name, then try opening a webpage.

Connected appears beneath Speedperform in the example.

Connected appears beneath Speedperform in the example.
Step 9

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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