How to Find Shared Printer Name in Windows 11

Do you have one printer but multiple computers? Windows 11 lets you share that printer across your network. Other devices can print to it without needing a cable connection. To connect other computers to your printer, you need to know the printer’s shared name. This guide walks you through simple steps to find it.

Why Do You Need the Shared Printer Name?

• It helps other devices locate and connect to your printer on the network.
• You save money by not buying multiple printers.
• It makes troubleshooting printing problems much easier.

Method 1: Using the Settings App

1. Open the Settings app. Click the Start button and select Settings, or press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. Click Bluetooth & devices in the left menu.
3. Click Printers & scanners on the right side.
4. Find your printer in the list and click it to open its details.
5. Click Printer properties.
6. Go to the Sharing tab. You will see the Shared name of the printer here.

Method 2: Using Devices and Printers

1. Open the Devices and Printers window. Press Windows key + R, type control printers, and press Enter.
2. Right-click your printer and choose Printer properties.
3. Click the Sharing tab.
4. Look for the Shared name listed on this tab.

Method 3: Using PowerShell

If you prefer using commands, PowerShell shows printer details quickly:

1. ⚠️ Requires admin privileges: Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
2. Make sure the tab shows PowerShell. You can select it from the dropdown menu if needed.
3. Type this command and press Enter:
   
   Get-Printer | Format-List Name,ShareName,Shared
4. Look at the results. Find the ShareName value. This is your printer’s shared name.

Summary

Finding your shared printer name in Windows 11 is easy. You have three simple options: use the Settings app, use the Devices and Printers window, or use PowerShell commands. Once you know the shared printer name, other computers on your network can connect to it. This makes printing from any device simple and helps you fix printing problems quickly. You now have the knowledge to find your printer’s shared name and set up printing across all your devices.