How to Configure MTN APN settings manually

by Dimlaw 8 months ago
Updated: 8 months ago

Are you looking for MTN Access Point Name configuration settings?

 Mobile network operators have their  unique APN, which users can configure on their devices to access mobile data services. APN allows mobile devices to connect to the internet through the mobile network operator's infrastructure. In this guide, we will teach you how to manually configure APN settings on MTN with any device.

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Method 1 of 3: Automatic Configuration

To start enjoying high speed internet, you need the right settings on your device. You can request for automatic configuration from MTN by following the steps below:

  • Text SETTINGS to 3888, free of charge.
  • The settings will be sent to you by SMS.
  •  Save the settings as soon as they are delivered to avoid deleting them in error

Method 2 of 3: Manual Configuration On Smartphones and Wi-Fi 

Go to settings  on your device and search for ‘mobile data network’. Under APN settings, fill the following details to connect to the coreect APN:

  • Account name: MTN WEB
  • Port: 
  • Username: 
  • Password:
  • Access point name (APN): web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net

Port, Usernane and Password will be blank.

Method 3 of 3: Feature phones

These devices use WAP configurations, unlike the smartphones described above.

To do MTN manual configuration on your feature phone, go to settings and then select mobile network. Edit the following fields:

  • Account name: MTN WAP
  • IP address: 10.199.212.2
  • Port:  9201
  • Username: web
  • Password: web
  • Access point name: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net

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