How to Turn On or off Share Across Devices for Apps in Windows 11
Share Across Devices in Windows 11 lets your computer and phone talk to each other so you can pick up right where you left off in supported apps. This feature works on Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer, and you can find it under System Shared experiences in the Settings app.
Signing in with the exact same Microsoft account on both devices makes the connection work. Turn on the feature in Settings to start passing app activity between screens right away.
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.
You can easily turn on or off share across devices in Windows 11 by using the main Settings app . This built-in control lets you manage whether your apps can communicate with nearby computers and phones, allowing you to switch between turning off the feature completely, limiting sharing only to your own hardware, or opening up connections to everyone nearby.
Option 2Turn On or Off Using Registry (For Advanced Users)
You can turn off share across devices in Windows 11 using the Registry Editor if you prefer a system-wide adjustment through advanced settings. Running a specific command adds the necessary registry keys to disable app sharing for your user account without needing to click through the standard desktop menus.
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?
Share across devices in Windows 11 helps you move smoothly between different computers and phones while keeping your apps and workflows connected. This feature lets your active tasks follow you across different hardware, giving you flexible control over whether you want to link only your own personal gadgets or interact with nearby devices around you.- 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.
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