How to Share a Folder in Windows

Sharing a folder in Windows allows other users on the network to access or edit files. This can be particularly useful in office environments or at home when multiple devices are connected.

Want to share a folder on your network? Follow these steps to set up folder sharing in Windows.

Go to the folder you want to share, right-click on it, and select Properties. Then, go to the Sharing tab.

Click on Advanced Sharing to access more options.

Check the box Share this folder, then click Permissions to set access rights.

In the Permissions window, select Everyone and check Full Control, Change, and Read under "Allow." Click OK to confirm.

Click OK on all windows and close the properties.

Now, on another PC, open File Explorer and type the network path (e.g., \\WINDOWS-RK1E5UE\rubinhood) in the address bar.

If prompted, enter your username and password for the host PC and check Remember my credentials if you want to save them. Confirm Access.

You should now see the shared folder and be able to create and edit files inside it.

That's it! Your folder is now shared and accessible on the network.