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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Join a home, work or public wireless network.

Windows 11 tabletAbout 2 minutes5 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 5

Open Quick Settings

Select the Network, Sound or Battery area beside the clock.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Taskbar screen with Network · Sound · Battery highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Quick Settings

Select the Network, Sound or Battery area beside the clock.

Example Taskbar screen with Network · Sound · Battery highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Wi-Fi networks

Select the arrow beside Wi-Fi and make sure Wi-Fi is on.

Example Quick Settings screen with Wi-Fi arrow highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select your network

Select your network's name.

Example screen with select your network highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select Connect

Example Wi-Fi networks screen with Connect highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Enter the password

Type the Wi-Fi password and select Next.

Example Network security key screen with Next highlighted.
Step 5

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.

I cannot find that option+

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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They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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