How to Enable App Sharing Across Devices in Windows 11

This guide explains how to control the “devices-for-apps-in-windows-11/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="8399">Share across devices” feature in Windows 11. This feature lets you pick up where you left off in an app on a different computer or tablet.

Why use this? If you use more than one Windows device, this feature makes it easy to move your work from one machine to another without starting over.

What happens when done? Your apps will be able to “talk” to your other devices, allowing you to share content or continue tasks seamlessly across your hardware.

When you use Windows with your Microsoft account, you can enable “Share across devices” to keep your app experiences moving with you. You must turn this on for every device you want to connect.

Understanding Your Options

You can choose from three different settings:

• Off: This turns the feature off completely. Nothing will be shared.
• My devices: This allows sharing only between computers where you are signed in with the same Microsoft account.
• Everyone nearby: This allows your computer to share with anyone nearby nearby permission to use the Share across devices feature to share with you.

How to Change Settings

You can adjust these settings using the Windows Settings menu. This requires an account with administrative privileges.

1. Open the Settings app. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard, or by clicking Start and then Settings.

2. In the Settings window, click on Apps on the left side.
3. Select Advanced app settings on the right side.

3. Click the Share across devices tile to expand it.
4. Pick your preferred setting from the list: Off, My devices, or Everyone nearby.

To keep your work moving between your own computers, select My devices on all of them. This is the most secure and useful setup for most people.

Summary

The “Share across devices” feature helps you stay productive by linking your apps across your different Windows machines. By selecting the “My devices” option, you ensure that your work follows you securely from one device to the next. Remember to check these settings whenever you add a new computer to your setup.