How to Turn Off Password-Protected Sharing in Windows 11
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Summary
Windows 11 can be a hassle when it comes to sharing files between devices, owing to its default security feature of password-protected sharing, which means users have to enter login details every time a connection is made.
While secure, this is not practical for home use, so here we explain how to switch off password-protected sharing.
However, it is important to note that once this security feature is switched off, this makes files more vulnerable to hacking, and anyone connected to the same network can get into your shared files, so it may be better to look at safer ways to share, such as using guest accounts or cloud options such as OneDrive or Google Drive.
As Microsoft assumes most users will use the cloud options, local network sharing is not as secure as it used to be, but switching off password-protected sharing in Windows 11 will make things easier for home networks.
