This guide will help you easily turn on or off the “Share Across Devices” feature in Windows 11. This feature lets you continue using apps and experiences smoothly on other devices signed in with your Microsoft account.
What is Share Across Devices?
“Share Across Devices” (also called Project Rome or “Shared Experiences”) lets your apps work together on your different devices. For example, you could start reading an article on your PC and continue on your tablet without losing your place.
You can choose to share with:
- My devices only (default) – only your devices signed in with the same Microsoft account can share apps.
- Everyone nearby – anyone close to you can share app experiences with your PC.
How to Turn On or Off Share Across Devices
Option 1: Turn On or Off Using Settings
- Press Win + I on your keyboard to open Settings.
- Click Apps from the left menu.
- On the right, click Advanced app settings.
- Click Share across devices to open its options.
- Choose one of these:
- Off – disables sharing.
- My devices only – share only with your devices (default).
- Everyone nearby – share with nearby devices.
- Close Settings when done.
Here’s what it looks like:
Option 2: Turn On or Off Using Registry (For Advanced Users)
Warning: Be careful when editing the Registry. Making incorrect changes can cause issues. It’s a good idea to back up your Registry before proceeding.
To Turn Off Share Across Devices, run the command below.
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP" /v CdpSessionUserAuthzPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP" /v RomeSdkChannelUserAuthzPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
To Turn On for My Devices Only (default setting), use this:
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP" /v CdpSessionUserAuthzPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP" /v RomeSdkChannelUserAuthzPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP\SettingsPage" /v RomeSdkChannelUserAuthzPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
To Turn On for Everyone Nearby, use this:
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP" /v CdpSessionUserAuthzPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP" /v RomeSdkChannelUserAuthzPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP\SettingsPage" /v RomeSdkChannelUserAuthzPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f
Why Use Share Across Devices?
- Easy App Use: Move from one device to another without losing your place.
- Flexible Sharing: Choose if you want to share just with your devices or with people nearby.
- Works Across Devices: Great for those who use a PC, tablet, and phone all together.
- Simple to Setup: Use Settings for an easy toggle or Registry for more control.
- Stay Updated: Keep Windows updated to get the best experience and new features.
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