How to Turn On or Off Share Across Devices for Apps in Windows 11
You control the “Share Across Devices” feature in Windows 11 to manage app continuity (the ability for apps to keep track of your progress across devices) between your Microsoft-linked devices.
This setting lets certain Windows 11 apps share what you’re doing. Imagine starting a document on one PC and picking it right back up on another. You just need to be signed in with the same Microsoft account on both.
You can enable or disable this functionality through the Windows 11 Settings app. Look for it in the “System” > “Shared experiences” section, available in version 22H2 and later.
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.
What is Share Across Devices?
Share Across Devices in Windows 11 lets your apps talk to each other on different computers and phones, making it easy to continue your work or play right where you left off.
You can choose to share with:
- My devices only (default) – only your devices signed in with the same Microsoft account can share apps.
- Everyone nearby – anyone close to you can share app experiences with your PC.
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.
You can easily turn Share Across Devices on or off in Windows 11 using the Settings app by pressing the Windows key and I together.
Option 2Turn On or Off Using Registry (For Advanced Users)
Advanced users can turn Share Across Devices on or off in Windows 11 by making a specific change in the Windows Registry.
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 (default setting), use this:
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:
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 simple to move between your computers and phones, keeping your apps and work in sync so you don’t lose your place.- 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
Want to explore more about this feature? Check out these helpful articles:
- 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 any potential hiccups, we highly recommend turning 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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