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How to Share File / Folder on a Network in Windows 11
Do you want to share a file or folder with another device on your network? Changing the settings on your computer to transfer data across computers is simple. We'll teach you how to share a folder across your network, whether you're using Windows or Mac OS, in this beginner's tutorial.
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- On a Windows computer, here's how to share a folder:
- Right-click the folder you wish to share and choose Share.
- Select Give Access to > Specific People from the drop-down menu.
- You can then choose particular users and their access levels (read-only or read/write) from the drop-down menu. After you've made your decision, click Share.
- If a user isn't listed, enter their name into the taskbar and press Add. You have the option of sharing with Everyone.
- To share, click the Share button.
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Simply search for your computer's name in the Network area of another computer on your network to access your shared folder. When you choose it, a new option to link to this folder will appear.
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Note that you may share files with members of your HomeGroup in earlier versions of Windows. This feature is no longer available in Windows 11.
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