How to Share a Folder Over a Local Network in Windows 11

Sharing files between computers on the same Wi-Fi network is much faster than using a USB drive or uploading them to the cloud. Windows 11 has a built-in network sharing feature.

How to Share a Folder

1. Right-click the folder you want to share and select Properties.
2. Click the Sharing tab.
3. Click the Advanced Sharing button and check the box for Share this folder.
4. Click Permissions to choose who can read or write to the folder, then click OK.