You can share files between two computers wirelessly, even without an internet connection. By sharing files, other computer users can access your files without needing to download them again. For example, if you share a music folder, the music in it can be heard by more than one user. To share files wirelessly, find the file you want to share, right-click it, and select the appropriate permissions setting.
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Method 1 of 3: macOS
Step 1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of the screen
Step 2. Click the “System Preferences” option. You will see a new window which is divided into four sections. One of those sections is “Internet & Wireless”. This section houses the “Sharing” option.
If you don't see a category above, click the button with the 12-dot icon at the top of the window. You will be taken to the main "System Preferences" screen
Step 3. Click the "Sharing" icon in the form of a blue folder with a person stepping into a yellow sign
You will see a new window with various options, including “File Sharing.”
Step 4. Check the “File Sharing” box
Step 5. Click the "+" button under the "Shared Folders" option: ". You will see a new window. In that window, you can select the folder you want to share.
Step 6. Click the folder you want to share via the "Places" column on the left of the screen
This column displays various folders on your computer, such as "Desktop", "Documents", and so on.
Step 7. Click "Add"
Your shared folders will appear under "Shared Folders:". Now, you can close the window.
Step 8. Close the System Preferences window
Now, the folder you selected is accessible to other users on the same wireless network. To view shared folders and files, click "Shared" in the Finder sidebar.
Method 2 of 3: Windows 8 and 10
Step 1. Click the folder-shaped File Explorer icon on the right side of the taskbar
Step 2. Select the file you want to share on the left side of the File Explorer window
- To find files stored on the desktop, click the "Desktop" folder on the left side of the window.
- You can also enter the name of the file you want to share in the search box in the upper-right corner of the window. Click the magnifying glass icon to view the search results.
Step 3. Right-click the file
You'll see a "Properties" menu at the bottom of the window.
Step 4. Click “Properties. You will see a new window with several tabs on it, including the “Share” tab.
Step 5. Click “Share”
After opening the "Share" tab, you'll see several other options, including "Advanced Sharing" near the bottom of the window.
Step 6. Click on “Advanced Sharing”
You will see a “Share this folder” option at the top of the window.
Step 7. Check the "Share this folder" option
Now, the folder you selected has been shared.
Step 8. Click “OK. Now, the folder you selected is accessible to other users on the same wireless network. To view shared folders and files, click "Network" in the File Explorer window.
Method 3 of 3: Windows 7
Step 1. Click the File Explorer-shaped icon in the top-left corner of the taskbar
Step 2. Find the file or folder you want to share on the left side of the File Explorer window
- To find files stored on the desktop, click the "Desktop" folder on the left side of the window.
- You can also enter the name of the file you want to share in the search box in the upper-right corner of the window. Click the magnifying glass icon to view the search results.
Step 3. Right-click the file
You'll see a "Properties" menu at the bottom of the window.
Step 4. Click “Properties. You will see a new window with several tabs on it, including the “Share” tab.
Step 5. Click “Share”
After opening the "Share" tab, you'll see several other options, including "Advanced Sharing" near the bottom of the window.
Step 6. Click on “Advanced Sharing”
You will see a “Share this folder” option at the top of the window.
Step 7. Check the "Share this folder" option
Now, the folder you selected has been shared.
Step 8. Click “OK. Now, the folder you selected is accessible to other users on the same wireless network. To view shared folders and files, click "Network" in the Windows Explorer window.
Tips
- If you're using Windows, the guide above only allows other users to access files, but doesn't allow them to modify them. To find out how to allow other users to change files, read the guide at
- You'll need to follow other guidelines for sharing files between a Mac and PC, such as those listed at
