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    1 min read 4 stepsFebruary 6, 2026Verified February 2026

    How to Share Files on Windows

    Share files with others via network sharing, email, or nearby sharing features.

    At a Glance

    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    4
    Topics covered
    intermediate
    windows
    file-sharing
    network

    In this guide (4 steps):

    1. 1.Use Nearby Sharing
    2. 2.Share via email
    3. 3.Use OneDrive sharing
    4. 4.Network file sharing
    1

    Use Nearby Sharing

    ~15s
    Right-click a file → ShareTurn on Nearby Sharing. Nearby Windows PCs will appear as targets.
    2

    Share via email

    ~15s
    Right-click a file → Share → choose your email app to send the file as an attachment.
    3

    Use OneDrive sharing

    ~15s
    Save files to OneDrive, then right-click → ShareOneDrive to generate a shareable link.

    Quick Tip

    OneDrive links let you control whether the recipient can view only or also edit the file. Choose view-only unless you need collaboration.

    4

    Network file sharing

    ~15s
    Right-click a folder → PropertiesSharingShare with specific people on your local network.

    Warning

    Only share folders on your home network, never on public Wi-Fi. Shared folders can be accessed by anyone on the same network.

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