Transfer Files Between Two Laptops over Wi-Fi (Full Guide)

Transfer Files Between Two Laptops over Wi-Fi (Full Guide)

Do you want to send large files between two laptops without using USB or the internet? This video shows you two easy methods to transfer files between two Windows 10 or 11 computers using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (Nearby Sharing) — no software or cables needed!

Whether you're at home or office, these step-by-step methods will help you share files quickly and safely between laptops connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Method 1: Share Files Over Wi-Fi Using a Shared Folder

Open the Start menu and type Control Panel

Click on Network and Internet

Open Network and Sharing Center

On the left side, select Change advanced sharing settings

In the Private section, turn on:

Network Discovery

File and Printer Sharing

In the All Networks section, turn off:

Password Protected Sharing

Click Save Changes

Open File Explorer

Go to the location where you want to create a new folder

Right-click, choose New Folder, and give it a name like "Shared Folder"

Right-click the folder and select Give access to then choose Specific people

Select Everyone and click Add

Change permission from Read to Read/Write

Click Share, then Done

On the second laptop, open File Explorer

Click on Network from the left menu

Select the first laptop name and open the shared folder

Copy the files and paste them to any folder on your second laptop

To stop sharing, right-click the folder, choose Remove access, then click Stop sharing

📶 Method 2: Use Nearby Sharing (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi)

Make sure both laptops are connected to the same Wi-Fi network

Open the Start menu and go to Settings

Go to System, then find Nearby Sharing

Turn on Nearby Sharing and select Everyone Nearby

Go to Shared Experiences

Make sure Nearby Sharing is On and set to Everyone Nearby

Scroll down and turn on Share across devices

To send a file, open File Explorer

Right-click the file you want to send and click Share

Select the other computer from the list

On the second laptop, click Save when the pop-up appears

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