# Kiwix Hotspots Source: https://get.kiwix.org/en/solutions/hotspots Kiwi News: https://news.kiwistand.com/stories/Kiwix-Hotspots?index=0x6af57959f5b7a151b6ae3c1b5f18cce215f43bea8bddbbbcf1908d184fb88093e55e84a0 Submitted by misha on 2026-11-12 UTC, 1 upvote, 1 comment ## Summary Kiwix Hotspot is a compact device, or software for Raspberry Pi, that creates its own WiFi network and serves offline content to connected phones, tablets and computers without an internet connection. The Hotspot stores ZIM files, which are offline snapshots of trusted websites and interactive applications, and the page says it offers over 3,000 resources, limited only by storage capacity. It is built on Debian and supports several Raspberry Pi models, from the Pi 3B to the Pi 500. The solution is made of free software, and the Kiwix Association sells ready-made versions to support its development. ## Article Skip to content Home Applications All you need to view the content Share content over your own network Kiwix Reader Kiwix Server Branded apps Catalog Hotspots The ultimate Offline solution Popular content ready to go! View all your favorite content Kiwix Hotspot Imager Service Content bundles Shop About us Contact FR WooCommerce Cart0 Home Applications All you need to view the content Share content over your own network Kiwix Reader Kiwix Server Branded apps Catalog Hotspots The ultimate Offline solution Popular content ready to go! View all your favorite content Kiwix Hotspot Imager Service Content bundles Shop About us Contact WooCommerce Cart0 FR Home Applications All you need to view the content Share content over your own network Kiwix Reader Kiwix Server Branded apps Catalog Hotspots The ultimate Offline solution Popular content ready to go! View all your favorite content Kiwix Hotspot Imager Service Content bundles Shop About us Contact HotspotsWikiWanderer2026-06-01T12:06:26+00:00 The ultimate Offline solutions Pioneering Offline solutions with our Hotspot technology. Whether at home or away, on your own or part of a group, going Offline has never been so easy. Home Solutions Hotspots Everything you need to know is right here. In a nutshell Kiwix Hotspot is a compact device that creates its own WiFi network, similar to a standard internet router. You can connect using your phone, tablet, or computer. Unlike a typical router, the Kiwix Hotspot does not require an internet connection. Instead, it stores and serves a large library of content directly to connected devices—completely offline. How it connects When you connect to the Hotspot’s WiFi network (which can be password-protected), you are automatically redirected to the Hotspot’s dashboard. There is no need to enter a web address manually.You can easily browse and access all available offline content from the dashboard. What’s inside The Hotspot contains ZIM files, which are offline snapshots of trusted websites and interactive applications covering a wide range of topics. With over 3,000 resources available, the only limitation is the storage capacity of your device! Click here to view a demo of what the Hotspot interface looks like. Typical use cases Often called “knowledge boxes”, they provide access to information where internet connectivity is limited or unavailable. Our Hotspots are used around the world in Conferences and training centres Not just hardware Kiwix Hotspot is actually primarily a software solution — an operating system designed to run on most Raspberry Pis. We also offer a ready-to-use version in the form of our Kiwix Hotspot: an optimised, plug-and-play device built on the Raspberry Pi 5 and assembled by our team. And yes, you can also just buy the hardware and set it up as you please! Usage statistics Anonymously view users’ daily, weekly, or monthly activity to discover which content is most popular on your Kiwix Hotspot. This feature is also available on Raspberry Pi devices equipped with an RTC battery. Access the world’s largest catalog of Offline content. Our Hotspot Solutions Our premium plug-and-play Hotspot device. Instant offline access to Wikipedia, medical guides, videos, and more — anywhere, anytime, no internet needed. Pick a theme and receive your Hotspot configured with a selection of matching content. Choose your bundle and receive your Hotspot preloaded with your selected content. No setup required—just power it on and start exploring! Our platform for you to cherry-pick the content for your Hotspot. A simple web interface to customise and order ready-to-use offline images, delivered by email for easy deployment. Need to go Pro? Whether it be in a refugee camp in South Sudan to a prison in the United States, we can assist your Hotspot deployment project at every step of the way. Hotspot general FAQ Can I add more content to an Hotspot?WikiWanderer2026-03-03T13:27:26+00:00 Yes! Content Bundles are regular Kiwix Hotspot, with a pre-selected collection of content. On a running Hotspot, head over to the Admin Panel to access the ZIM Manager or the File Manager. Transferring large files over the Hotspot’s network can be frustrating because of its speed. That is why most people choose to build large Hotspots with the Imager Service instead. What hardware is supported?WikiWanderer2025-06-18T09:44:10+00:00 Kiwix Hotspot currently supports the following models: Raspberry Pi 3B Raspberry Pi 3B+ Raspberry Pi 4B Raspberry Pi 400 Raspberry Pi 5 Raspberry Pi 500 We currently don’t support Raspberry Pi Zero2W due to its limited memory, but we plan to. Drop us a message if you’d like it to happen sooner rather than later. Can I log into the OS console?renaud gaudin2026-06-18T08:57:11+00:00 Yes, the Kiwix Hotspot system is built on top of Debian. If you know what you’re doing and want to access the OS, connect your device to a keyboard and screen and use the following credentials: Username: user Password: raspberry You can also log-in via SSH if you enable it, either manually on the console, or via the Admin dashboard. How do I access the Hotspot’s admin dashboard?WikiWanderer2026-09-14T15:26:14+00:00 Here are the credentials to access the Hotspot’s admin dashboard: Username: admin Password: admin-password The direct link is available in the footer of your Hotspot’s dashboard (or go to http://admin.kiwix.hotspot/) These are also the default parameters for the Content Bundles and the Imager service. Can I get this solution for free?WikiWanderer2026-03-03T13:17:31+00:00 Kiwix Hotspot is made entirely of free software. We sell ready-made versions to help support the development of the solution and pay for our infrastructure though it’s possible to achieve similar results with just time and effort. Check out our Github repositories. If you’re interested in testing the product, there’s a free, content-less version available for download in Content Bundles. Header photo © Robin Worrall / Laptop banner © Ben Kolde Bridging the digital divide a little more each day. Signup to our newsletter Join the Offline revolution! Receive updates, resources and inspiration directly to your inbox. Headquarters Kiwix Association Avenue Auguste-Tissot 4 1006 Lausanne Switzerland Page load link Be in the know about all things Offline. Subscribe to our newsletter Join the Offline knowledge revolution—updates, resources and inspiration from Kiwix delivered directly to you. Go to Top ## Comments **misha**: You can also install it on your phone; this is what Vitalik was talking about. It takes 127 Gb to have the full Wikipedia offline on your phone, 14 Gb for the condensed version. https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/kiwix/id997079563