• To enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10, open Settings > System > Share experiences , and turn on “Nearby Sharing.”
  • Alternatively, from Action Center, turn on the “Nearby sharing” option.

On Windows 10, “Nearby Sharing” is a new feature to share any type of files and web links with minimal effort wirelessly to nearby devices using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.

If you ever used Apple’s AirDrop, Windows 10’s Nearby Sharing will feel very familiar. In those times when you need to quickly send a report to your boss, or you’re just using your tablet sitting on the couch, and you want to send a link or screenshot to someone next to you, this feature makes it super easy to transfer the content without using email attachments, cloud storage services, or setting up file sharing .

This guide will teach you the steps to enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10.

  • Enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10
  • Enable Nearby Sharing from Action Center

Enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10

To enable Nearby Sharing on Windows 10, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings on Windows 10.
  2. Click on System .
  3. Click on Share experiences .
  4. Turn on the “Nearby Sharing” toggle switch.

Once you complete the steps, when you click the Share button on Microsoft Edge, File Explorer, Photos, and other apps, you’ll notice a new interface with a list of devices configured to receive files wirelessly using Nearby Sharing.

After sharing the content, the recipient will receive a notification, which they must accept to complete the transfer. By default, all transfers will download to the “Downloads” folders, but you can always use the “Save files I receive to” option to change the location.

Nearby Sharing has been designed to share content with every device, but by using the “I can share or receive content from” drop-down menu, you can restrict sharing content only with your devices.

Enable Nearby Sharing from Action Center

To turn Nearby Sharing on from Action Center, use these steps:

  1. Open Action Center (Windows key + A).
  2. In the “Quick actions” section, click the “Nearby Sharing” button.

After you complete the steps, you can start sharing and receiving content from other devices on Windows 10.