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How to Share Files on Mac?

OK, do you have the similar question: How do I share files between Mac, How to share files between Windows and Mac. If the answer is Yes, then you have come to the right place! Now here we show the step by step tutorial on how to share files between Mac and windows.

Part 1: Share files Between Mac

Step 1. Start up the 2 Macs you want to share files with and make sure they are connected to the network.

Step 2. Go to the Apple menu and choose System Preferences.

Step 3. Choose Sharing from the panel and then select Personal File Sharing. Do this on both Macs.

Step 4. To connect to the host computer, in Finder choose Network from the Go menu. Wait a few seconds for the host machine to appear in the list, click on it and connect.

Step 5. Enter your username and password for the host. Then choose the volume on the host to mount.

The volume will appear on the desktop, and you are free to copy files etc. When finished, drag the icon to the trash or click on the eject logo in Finder.

Done! Now you can share files between Mac freely. If you want to share files between Mac and Windows, just check the details below.

Part 2: Share files with Windows

To share files with a Windows machine, go to system preferences and sharing, and tick the box for Windows file sharing.

Click on Accounts to choose what account's files you want to make available. It will then tell you that Windows users can access the files at the IP address.

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