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JupiterRising's avatar
JupiterRising
New Contributor
2 years ago

How to delete Cox hotspot

How do I remove Cox hotspot wifi from Networks search? Thanks! 
  • WiderMouthOpen's avatar
    WiderMouthOpen
    2 years ago

    To disable Cox Hotspots, complete the following steps.

    1. Open a web browser and enter www.cox.com/myprofile.
    2. Sign in to your account by entering your primary Cox user ID and password.
    3. From the Password, Security & Privacy section, click Privacy preferences.
    4. From the Privacy preferences page, does the Cox Hotspot section display?
      • If yes, then click the radio button next to Disable.
      • If no, then contact us for help.
    5. Click Save changes.
WiderMouthOpen's avatar
WiderMouthOpen
Esteemed Contributor
2 years ago

To disable Cox Hotspots, complete the following steps.

  1. Open a web browser and enter www.cox.com/myprofile.
  2. Sign in to your account by entering your primary Cox user ID and password.
  3. From the Password, Security & Privacy section, click Privacy preferences.
  4. From the Privacy preferences page, does the Cox Hotspot section display?
    • If yes, then click the radio button next to Disable.
    • If no, then contact us for help.
  5. Click Save changes.
  • WiderMouthOpen's avatar
    WiderMouthOpen
    Esteemed Contributor
    2 years ago

    That will disable YOUR hotspot, but won't disable the hotspots of other gateways/APs around you.

    • Darkatt's avatar
      Darkatt
      Honored Contributor
      2 years ago

      ummm, I think he wanted to remove Cox Hotspot from his device network search?

      • WiderMouthOpen's avatar
        WiderMouthOpen
        Esteemed Contributor
        2 years ago

        Do you have a better suggestion? I assumed they meant their own hotspot. There is no way to block all hotspots in general.