{"id":466293,"date":"2022-06-21T20:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T17:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-change-a-network-from-public-to-private-on-windows-10-or-11\/"},"modified":"2022-06-21T20:00:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T17:00:58","slug":"how-to-change-a-network-from-public-to-private-on-windows-10-or-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-a-network-from-public-to-private-on-windows-10-or-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Change a Network From Public to Private on Windows 10 or 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3b39e664140\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3b39e664140\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-a-network-from-public-to-private-on-windows-10-or-11\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Change_a_Network_From_Public_to_Private_on_Windows_10_or_11%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Change a Network From Public to Private on Windows 10 or 11&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-a-network-from-public-to-private-on-windows-10-or-11\/#Whats_the_Difference_Between_a_Public_and_a_Private_Network\" >What\u2019s the Difference Between a Public and a Private Network?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-a-network-from-public-to-private-on-windows-10-or-11\/#Switch_to_the_Private_Profile_for_Wi-Fi_on_Windows_10\" >Switch to the Private Profile for Wi-Fi on Windows 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-a-network-from-public-to-private-on-windows-10-or-11\/#Use_the_Private_Profile_for_Your_Wireless_Network_on_Windows_11\" >Use the Private Profile for Your Wireless Network on Windows 11<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Change_a_Network_From_Public_to_Private_on_Windows_10_or_11%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Change a Network From Public to Private on Windows 10 or 11&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-751196\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-and-10.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 and 10 desktop backgrounds.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to make your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC discoverable on your network and to use file and printer sharing, you\u2019ll have to switch your Wi-Fi network\u2019s profile from Public to Private. We\u2019ll walk you through the steps to make this change on your computer.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Difference_Between_a_Public_and_a_Private_Network\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Difference Between a Public and a Private Network?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you first <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/779034\/how-to-connect-to-wi-fi-on-windows-11\/\">connect your PC to a wireless network, Windows asks if you\u2019d like to treat the network as Public or Private.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose Public, Windows ensures your PC is not detectable on the network. It also disables file and printer sharing features so other devices on the network don\u2019t use these options for your machine. You should use the Public profile for the networks usually found at airports and coffee shops (basically the least trusted ones).<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you go for the Private profile, Windows allows your PC to be discovered on the network. You can also use file and printer sharing features while using this profile. The Private profile should be used for your trusted networks, like the ones you have at your home.<\/p>\n<p>Later, if you decide to change your network profile, it\u2019s quick and easy to do that on your machine.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switch_to_the_Private_Profile_for_Wi-Fi_on_Windows_10\"><\/span>Switch to the Private Profile for Wi-Fi on Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To use the Private profile for your network, first, locate the Wi-Fi icon in your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/685748\/did-you-know-windows-has-never-had-a-system-tray\/\">PC\u2019s system tray (the bar at the bottom of your screen). Then click this icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810048\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-windows-10-wi-fi-icon.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"254\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the menu that opens, beneath your Wi-Fi network, click \u201cProperties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810049\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-windows-10-wi-fi-properties.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Properties&quot; beneath the Wi-Fi network.\" width=\"650\" height=\"406\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the Wi-Fi page that opens, in the \u201cNetwork Profile\u201d section, enable the \u201cPrivate\u201d option.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Later, to go back to the Public profile, enable the \u201cPublic\u201d option.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810050\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-windows-10-private-profile.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Activate the &quot;Private&quot; option.\" width=\"629\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows will automatically save your changes, and you\u2019re now using the Private profile for your chosen network. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Speed Up Your Internet Connection<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Private_Profile_for_Your_Wireless_Network_on_Windows_11\"><\/span>Use the Private Profile for Your Wireless Network on Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To switch to the Private profile on your Windows 11 PC, first, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/747755\/how-to-right-click\/\">right-click the Wi-Fi icon in your PC\u2019s system tray (the bar at the bottom of your screen) and choose \u201cNetwork and Internet Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810051\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-windows-11-network-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Network and Internet Settings&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"594\" height=\"399\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a \u201cNetwork &amp; Internet\u201d page. Here, next to your network\u2019s name at the top, select \u201cProperties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810052\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-windows-11-network-properties.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"307\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the Wi-Fi page, from the \u201cNetwork Profile Type\u201d section, choose \u201cPrivate.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> In the future, to go back to the Public profile, activate the \u201cPublic (Recommended)\u201d option.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810053\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6-windows-11-private-profile.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enable the &quot;Private&quot; option.\" width=\"650\" height=\"242\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your Windows 11 PC now uses the Private profile for your selected network. You\u2019re all done.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you make your Windows PC discoverable on your network by switching to the Private profile!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Want to get rid of a saved Wi-Fi network on your Windows PC? If so, it\u2019s also quick and easy to do that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Delete a Saved Wi-Fi Network on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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