{"id":6410,"date":"2025-01-10T03:53:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T22:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veeble.com\/kb\/?p=6410"},"modified":"2025-05-02T13:11:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T07:41:00","slug":"how-to-network-share-files-or-folders-in-windows-11-and-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veeble.com\/kb\/how-to-network-share-files-or-folders-in-windows-11-and-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Share Files or Folders Over Network in Windows 10 and 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This guide is the easiest way to share files and folders over the network between Windows 10 or Windows 11 devices on the internet. Through this guide, I have clarified each process and the importance of each step to ensure a smooth experience for you to set up network sharing with Windows computers easily.\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Configure Advanced Sharing Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n

We first need to enable network discovery and file-sharing features to share files and folders in Windows 10 or 11. These settings allow your computer to communicate with other devices on the same network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Search for Control Panel<\/strong> in the Windows search bar and open Control Panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Network and Sharing Center<\/strong>. If you can’t find it, click “View by Category” and switch to small icons.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This is the central location for enabling network-related settings in Windows!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. In the left-hand menu, click Change advanced sharing settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Expand the Private<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Turn on<\/strong> Network Discovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Turn on<\/strong> File and Printer Sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Expand the Guest or Public<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Turn on<\/strong> Network Discovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Turn on<\/strong> File and Printer Sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Expand All Networks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Turn off Password-Protected Sharing<\/strong> and enable Public Folder sharing<\/strong> if there is an option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Click Save changes<\/strong> and close the window. (In Windows 11, there is no option to save changes; simply close the window after completing the steps above.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Enabling these settings ensures that your computer can discover other devices and share files without a password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      2. Share the Folder<\/h3>\n\n\n

      Next, we configure the folder to be shared and set permissions for other users to access it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Right-click on the folder you want to share.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        This step allows you to access the folder’s sharing options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Go to the Sharing<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Click Advanced Sharing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Check the box for Share this folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Click Permissions<\/strong> to assign access rights (Read, Change, or Full Control).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Click OK<\/strong> to save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Sharing the folder and setting permissions ensures that only authorized users can access it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. On the Sharing<\/strong> tab, click Share<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Choose the people or groups to share the folder with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Assign the desired Permission Level<\/strong> (Read\/Write).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Click Share<\/strong>, then Done<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            This step ensures that specific users can access the shared folder based on the permissions you set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            3. Enable Required Services<\/h3>\n\n\n

            Some Windows services are essential for network sharing. Here\u2019s how to ensure they are running:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Press <\/span>Windows + S<\/strong> and search for <\/span>Services<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Open the <\/span>Services<\/strong> app.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              The Services app<\/a> lets you manage background processes required for sharing to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Find SSDP Discovery<\/strong>, right-click, and select Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Set Startup type<\/strong> to Automatic<\/strong>, then click Apply<\/strong> and OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Repeat this process for:\n