How to Share a Link to a Website using Nearby Sharing in Windows 11

Sharing a Website Link: Step-by-Step

Once Nearby Sharing is ready on both PCs, sharing a website link is a matter of following a few steps. Open your web browser on the computer you want to send the link from, go to the specific webpage you want to share, and then use the sharing option.

1. Open Your Web Browser
   On the computer you want to share from, open your web browser. We’ll use Microsoft Edge as an example because it works well with Nearby Sharing.
2. Go to the Webpage
   Visit the website, article, or video you want to share. Make sure the page has finished loading.
3. Find the Share Option
   In Microsoft Edge, look for the three dots (...) in the top-right corner. Click it.
   From the menu that appears, go to More tools, and then click Share.
   Tip: Some websites have their own “Share” buttons. Using the browser’s share function is usually more reliable for Nearby Sharing.
4. Select the Other Computer
   A “Share” window will pop up. You should see a list of computers that have Nearby Sharing turned on. Click the name of the computer you want to send the link to.
   Need help? If you don’t see the other computer, check that Nearby Sharing is turned on for both devices. Make sure they are close to each other and that 🔷 Bluetooth or 📶 Wi-Fi is enabled on both. Sometimes, restarting the browser or the computers can help them find each other.
5. Get the Link on the Other Computer
   On the computer you sent the link to, a notification should pop up, usually in the bottom-right corner (near the clock). It will say a link has been shared with you.
   Click the notification. You’ll probably see an option like “Open” or “Open link.” Click it, and the link will open in the default web browser on that second computer.
   Warning: Make sure to open the notification quickly. If you close it, you might miss the link. If you set a specific folder earlier, the link might also be saved as a small file (like an .url file) in that folder. You can double-click it to open.
6. to be a simple way to send small pieces of information between your Windows devices when they are close.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/share-things-with-nearby-devices-in-windows-0efbfe40-e3e2-581b-13f4-1a0e9936c2d9

Summary

Nearby Sharing in Windows 11 makes sending website links between computers convenient. You need to turn it on in Settings > System > Nearby sharing on both devices, choose who you can share with, and then use your browser to send the link.

• Turn on Nearby Sharing on both the sending and receiving computers in Settings > System > Nearby sharing.
• Choose if you want to share with “My devices only” or “Everyone nearby.”
• On the sending PC, open the webpage in Microsoft Edge (or a similar browser) and use the Share option (... > More tools > Share).
• Pick the other computer from the list.
• Accept the notification on the receiving PC to open the link.

With a little setup, this can become a useful tool for moving information around your digital world. Try it out next time you find something online you want to share!