How to Show or Hide Your Mobile Device Name in Windows Share on Windows 11

What is “Show Device Name in Windows Share”?

This feature lets your Windows 11 PC show the name of your phone or tablet when you use the Windows Share option. If you share files often, this makes it easy to pick the right device.

Easy Steps to Turn On or Off Your Mobile Device Name

1. Open the ⚙️ Settings app: Click the ⊞ Start menu (the Windows logo at the bottom left) and select Settings. Or simply press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to ⚙️ open Settings quickly.
2. Go to 🔷 Bluetooth & devices: In ⚙️ the Settings window, look at the left side and click 🔷 Bluetooth & devices.
3. Find Mobile devices: On the right side, find the tile called Mobile devices and click on it.
4. Manage your devices: Click the Manage devices button under the option that says “Allow this PC to access your mobile device.”
5. Choose your device: Under My devices, find the mobile device you want to change and click the arrow to expand it.
6. Toggle the device name visibility: Look for the setting “Show device name in Windows Share” and turn the switch On to show the name or Off to hide it.

Here’s what it looks like:

Why Use This Feature?

• It makes sharing easier by clearly showing which device you’re sending files to.
• Helps you manage multiple devices if you have more than one linked.
• You can turn it off anytime for privacy or simplicity.

More Helpful Tips

• To use this, you need to be signed into your Microsoft account on your PC.
• Link your phone to Windows 11 with the Phone Link feature.
• You can share files easily from Windows Share directly to your Android phone.
• If you want to disconnect your phone later, don’t forget to sign out from the device in Settings.

That’s it! Now you know how to show or hide your phone’s name when sharing files on Windows 11. This small setting can make your experience smoother and more personalized.

For more help, you can check out this detailed guide on allowing your PC to access mobile devices in Windows 11.

Summary

The “Show Device Name in Windows Share” feature in Windows 11 makes it easy to identify which mobile device you’re sharing files with. By following these simple steps—opening Settings, navigating to Bluetooth & devices, finding Mobile devices, and toggling the visibility switch—you can choose whether your phone or tablet’s name appears when sharing. This feature is helpful if you have multiple devices connected, but you can turn it off anytime for privacy. All you need is to be signed into your Microsoft account on your PC.