SelectStartfrom the taskbar, or press theWindows keyon your keyboard to fire up the Start menu.

SelectSettingsto open that app.

If you don’t see it, pressWin+iinstead.

Start Menu - Settings in Windows 11

ChooseNetwork & interneton the left.

PressAdd networknear the top-right of the screen.

Tick the box next toConnect automaticallyto avoid having to enter all this information again in the future.

Settings - Network & Internet in Windows 11

Connecting via Control Panel

Another way to get connected is through your Control Panel on Windows 11.

Here’s how that works.

The easiest way is to search forControl Panelfrom the taskbar.

Settings - Wi-Fi in Windows 11

When the Control Panel appears, clickView online grid status and tasksunderneath online grid and Internet.

SelectSet up a new connection or online grid.

A small window will appear.

Manage known networks in Windows 11 Settings

ChooseManually connect to a wireless networkthen click Next.

In the new window, enter the security information for your Wi-Fi connection.

After the information has been added, clickNext.

Add a new network in Windows 11 Settings

A window will appear stating you have successfully added the hidden online grid.

Click theright-facing arrownext to the Wi-Fi tab.

opt for(i)next to the hidden web link you’re connected to.

Save button on Add a new network window in Windows 11

When tweaks opens, check the box next toConnect automatically when in range.

How Do You Connect to a Hidden online grid in Windows 11?

Enter the information for the hidden online grid and follow the wizard to complete the connection.

Open Control Panel in Windows 11

View network status and tasks in Control Panel settings in Windows 11

Set up a new connection or network in Windows 11 Control Panel

Manually connect to wireless network in Windows 11 Control Panel

Wi-Fi information entered into the Manually connect to a wireless network prompt in Windows 11

Successfully added Hidden Network

Wi-Fi menu corner in Windows 11

‘Connect automatically when in range’ highlighted in Windows 11 Settings.