Manage advanced network settings on your Pixel phone

You can change network settings like automatic connections, metered access, proxy settings, and more.

Important:

Some of these steps work only on Android 10 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Some of these steps require you to touch the screen.

Open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Network & internet Internet.
Tap a network.
Tap Edit Advanced options.
Under "Proxy," tap the Down arrow . Pick the configuration type.
If needed, enter the proxy settings.
Tap Save.

When to use a proxy

A proxy is like a gate or tunnel between devices. For example, you might need to connect through a proxy when you connect to your work network from your home.

Control data use with metered Wi-Fi

Connect your phone or tablet to Wi-Fi.
Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network & internet Internet.
Tap the Wi-Fi network you're connected to.
Tap Network usage Treat as metered.

When to use metered Wi-Fi

If your network has a data limit, you can set your Wi-Fi as metered. When your network is metered, you have more control over how much data your phone or tablet uses through downloads and other apps.

Find your phone's MAC address

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap About phone .
Scroll down to "Wi-Fi MAC address."

Devices that have Android 10 and above have another MAC address. To find it:

Turn on Wi-Fi.
Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network & internet Internet.
Next to your network, tap Settings .
Scroll down to "Randomized MAC address."

Tip: If you're setting up parental controls for your network, include both MAC addresses.

Change more Wi-Fi settings

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network & internet Internet.
Tap Network preferences.
Tap an option. These vary by device and Android version.
- Connect to open networks
  Automatically connect to high-quality open networks. Learn how to connect automatically.
- Open network notification
  Get a notification when automatic connection to high-quality open networks isn't available.
- Turn on Wi-Fi automatically
  Have Wi-Fi automatically turn on near saved networks. Learn about saved networks.
- Notify for public networks
  Notify when a high-quality public network is available.
- Advanced
  - Install certificates
    Digital certificates can identify your device. Learn about certificates.
  - Network rating provider
    See what service rates Wi-Fi networks for your device.
  - Wi-Fi Direct
    Let your device connect, without a network with other devices that can use Wi-Fi Direct.

Manage advanced network settings on your Pixel phone

When to use a proxy

When to use metered Wi-Fi

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