How to Turn On or Off Share Across Devices for Apps in Windows 11
Share Across Devices in Windows 11 lets your apps connect between computers and phones. This feature helps you pick up where you left off on one device and continue on another, like finishing a document started on your laptop on your desktop.
You need to be signed in with the same Microsoft account on both devices for this to work. This setting allows specific Windows 11 apps to share your activity, making app continuity possible.
You can turn this feature on or off in the Windows 11 Settings app, under System > Shared experiences. This option is available in Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer.
Open Settings, go to Apps, then Advanced app settings, and click Share across devices. Select “Off,” “My devices only,” or “Everyone nearby” to manage app continuity between your Windows 11 devices.
How to Turn On or Off Share Across Devices
Option 1Turn 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.
To turn share across devices on or off in Windows 11, use the Settings app. Press ⊞ Win+I to open Settings, then navigate to Apps, Advanced app settings, and finally Share across devices to choose your preferred option.
Option 2Turn On or Off Using Registry (For Advanced Users)
For advanced users, share across devices can be turned off in Windows 11 by editing the Registry (a system database that stores low-level settings). To disable the feature system-wide for your user account, you need to run a specific command that adds a registry key and sets its value to 0.
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 (the default setting), use this command:
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 command:
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?
Using Share Across Devices in Windows 11 makes it possible to move between your computers and phones, keeping your apps and work in sync so you don’t lose your place. This feature lets you easily switch devices without losing your spot in apps, offering flexible sharing options whether you want to share only with your own devices or with others nearby.- 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.
Learn More
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- Cross-device experiences with Project Rome
- Going social with Project Rome on Xbox
- Project Rome: User engagement across devices
What does turning off share across devices do?
To prevent potential issues, it’s recommended to turn off this setting on any Apple devices linked to the same Apple ID. Don't worry—this won’t disable Screen Time on your devices. It just keeps the time tracked on each device separate.
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