How can I set a custom name for my Wi-Fi hotspot?

When you create a Wi-Fi hotspot with Connectify, you can customize the name and even use emoji and special characters (Unicode) to make it stand apart from others.

To do this, type the name in the Hotspot name box on the Hotspot screen before you click Start hotspot. If the hotspot is already running, click Edit hotspot, change the name, and click Apply and restart. Devices will be able to see your new hotspot name in their network lists.

The Hotspot name box with the name Sunny Café and two emoji

Emoji: click in the Hotspot name box and press the Windows logo key + . (period) to open Windows' emoji panel, then pick an emoji. You can also paste emoji and other special characters into the box. Learn more about using emoji in your hotspot name.
Length: a hotspot name can be up to 32 bytes long, which is the limit for every Wi-Fi network name. Letters, numbers and common symbols take one byte each, accented letters such as "é" take two, and most emoji take four or more. If a name is too long, Connectify Hotspot shortens it, without cutting a character or emoji in half.

The "Connectify-" prefix on Hotspot Lite

On Hotspot Lite (free), the hotspot name always starts with "Connectify-", and the box says so: "On this edition, names start with “Connectify-”." You can still choose the rest of the name. If you type a name without it, Connectify Hotspot puts "Connectify-" in front when the hotspot starts.

The Hotspot name box on Hotspot Lite, with the note On this edition, names start with Connectify-

Please note that if you want to get rid of the "Connectify-" prefix at the beginning of your hotspot name, as well as unlock more advanced features, you should consider upgrading to Hotspot PRO or MAX today!

Learn more about creating a Wi-Fi hotspot with Connectify: How to Set up Connectify Hotspot