Have you ever been in this scenario? You’ve paid for WiFi access through a captive portal, connected your smartphone, and things seem great—until you try to share the connection with your laptop or a friend’s phone. Suddenly, your hotspot doesn’t work. It feels like the system is mocking you, forcing you to buy separate internet packages for each device.

Sounds frustrating, doesn’t it? But don’t worry; I’ve got you covered.

After years of research in computer networking and programming, I’ve uncovered a smart and simple method to bypass these restrictions. This guide will explain how you can share your internet with other devices without extra charges—because why pay more when you can outsmart the system.

As the Wise say : "Anything created by man can be modified or dismantled by another Man."

Let’s dive into the details.

Why Choose This Solution?

1.  Cost-Effective: Save money by sharing a single WiFi connection across multiple devices without purchasing extra packages.

2.  Simple to Use: With easy-to-follow steps, you don’t need to be a networking expert.

3.  Universal Compatibility: Works on phones, tablets, and laptops across most networks.

As a tech enthusiast with a background in computer networking and programming, I’ve spent years researching and solving challenges like this. My passion lies in simplifying complex technology for everyone while ensuring solutions are practical and reliable.

If this guide helped you, let me know! If you need assistance with tech-related issues—whether it’s networks, programming, or troubleshooting—don’t hesitate to reach out. The world of technology has endless possibilities, and I’m here to help you explore them.

What’s Happening Here? Why Does Hotspot Sharing Get Blocked?

Most WiFi networks with captive portals (the login screens you use to access paid networks) employ restrictions to prevent tethering. They do this by monitoring:

1.  Device Signatures: The network can detect different devices connected to your phone's hotspot.

2.  Traffic Patterns: Unusual increases in traffic from your phone might signal multiple devices using your connection.

These restrictions exist to push you into buying separate internet packages for each device. Clever for them, but not so great for us.

By using a proxy solution like Every Proxy, you route all traffic from connected devices through your primary phone. This setup makes it appear as though only one device (your phone) is accessing the network, effectively bypassing these restrictions.

What You’ll Need

• A smartphone connected to a restricted WiFi network.
• A secondary device (e.g., laptop, tablet, or another phone) to share the connection with.
• The free app Every Proxy from the Play Store.

Step-by-Step Guide to Bypass Hotspot Restrictions

Step 1: Connect Your Phone to the WiFi Network

Ensure your primary phone is connected to the WiFi network you’ve already paid for. This phone will act as the hub for internet sharing.

Step 2: Download the Every Proxy App

1.  Open the Play Store.

2.  Search for Every Proxy.

3.  Download and install the app.
This app allows your phone to act as a proxy server, masking internet traffic from secondary devices.

Step 3: Enable Hotspot and Connect Secondary Devices

1.  Turn on the hotspot on your phone.

2.  Connect the secondary device(s)—laptops, tablets, or other phones—to your phone’s hotspot using the standard procedure (WiFi password, etc.).

Step 4: Activate the Proxy in Every Proxy

1.  Open the Every Proxy app on your phone.

2.  Toggle the HTTP Proxy option.

3.  The app will display an IP address (e.g., 192.168.43.1) and a port number (typically 8080).

Step 5: Configure Proxy Settings on Your Secondary Devices

For Laptops or PCs:

1.  On your laptop, open Settings and search for “Proxy.”

2.  Under Proxy Settings, choose Manual Proxy Setup.

3.  Enter the IP address and port number from the Every Proxy app.

4.  Save the settings.

5.  Open your browser to confirm connectivity—you should now be online!

For Phones or Tablets:

1.  Connect the secondary phone to the primary phone’s hotspot.

2.  On the secondary phone, go to WiFi settings and tap the connected hotspot network.

3.  Select Edit and expand Advanced Options.

4.  Under Proxy Settings, choose Manual.

5.  Enter the Proxy Hostname (IP address) and Proxy Port (port number) from the Every Proxy app.

6.  Save the settings.

7.  Open a browser and start browsing—it works!

How Does This Work?

WiFi restrictions block hotspot sharing by monitoring connected devices’ traffic or by using techniques like NAT (Network Address Translation) to detect multiple users.

When you use Every Proxy, your primary phone creates a proxy server. All traffic from secondary devices is routed through this proxy server before reaching the WiFi network. Here’s what makes it effective:

• Unified Traffic Signature: The proxy disguises the traffic from all devices as if it’s coming from your primary phone.
• No Device Count: The network sees only one connection (your phone), even though multiple devices are using the internet.
• Port Routing: Using the assigned port (e.g., 8080) ensures smooth communication between your devices and the proxy.

This solution is not only technical brilliance but also simple enough for non-techies to implement.

Take Control of Your Connection

No more financial strain or frustration from blocked hotspots. Follow these steps, and you’ll unlock the full potential of your WiFi connection. Happy browsing!