Here's how to configure the hotspot settings (e.g., password, network name, timeout settings, etc.) on your moto g pure.
Tap the
Mobile hotspot switch
to turn on.
From the Mobile Hotspot screen, configure the following as needed:
Hotspot name (SSID)
Hide my device
Security (e.g., None, WPA3-Personal, WPA2/WPA3-Personal, etc.)
Hotspot password
The new password must be entered on the connecting device.
Tap the Password field to remove the existing password.
Enter the password then tap
OK
.
Tap
Extend compatibility
to turn on or off the use of the 2.4 GHz hotspot.
Tap
Manage devices
to restrict which devices are allowed to connect.
Tap
Manage allowed devices
.
Tap
Allow all devices
to enable or disable.
To add, tap
Add allowed device
:
Enter the MAC address and device name then tap
OK
.
Repeat steps as necessary. When finished, tap the
back arrow icon

.
Tap
Device limit
then select an option (e.g., 1-10).
Tap
Timeout settings
then select a preferred option (e.g., Never turn off, 5 mins, etc).