This article focuses on sharing files or folders over a Local Area Network (LAN), such as between computers connected on the same home or workplace network. To share files over the Internet—for example, with friends or family—use OneDrive.

To find out how to share files over a home network in Windows 11, see File sharing over a network in Windows. Select a file, go to the Share tab, and select Share. Choose how you want to send the file, then follow the process for that option. Get a link you can share with anyone.

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You can share files between PCs that are running Windows 10 or Windows 11. This article covers most common issues related to Nearby sharing in Windows and provides troubleshooting steps for each.

Sharing files and folders in Microsoft OneDrive lets you securely collaborate with friends, family, colleagues or external partners. OneDrive files are private until you share them, and you can choose to share using a link or by granting access to specific people.

Store, back up, and secure all your files With OneDrive, you can sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, or through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com.

When you switch to using Microsoft 365 apps from another work platform to do your work, sharing files and folders with people is a commmon task you need to learn to do in your new apps.

There are many ways to customize access to an item to share it safely, securely, and only to the people you want to share it with. The two main ways to share the item are to email an invite or copy a link to the item.

Files and folders can be shared by sending someone a sharing link, or by giving them direct access to the file or folder. (People may also have access to a file or folder if they've been given access to the site itself.) If you are the file owner, you can stop sharing the file or folder.

You can use OneDrive and SharePoint to create, manage and share files, making them ideal for collaborative work. With OneDrive and SharePoint, you can save your files across multiple devices and access them from anywhere.