Windows Device Portal (or WDP) is a tool in Windows 11 that helps you manage your computer from another device using a web browser. It gives you extra options to check how your PC is working and fix problems.

With Windows Device Portal, you can:

• Change device settings (like in the Windows Settings app)
• See and control the programs running on your PC
• Install or remove apps
• Manage Wi-Fi connections and check your network details
• Watch live graphs showing how your CPU, memory, and network are being used
• Collect detailed info about your running programs for troubleshooting

You might want to turn on Windows Device Portal if you want to manage or troubleshoot your PC remotely. If you don’t need this, it’s safer to keep it off.

How to Enable or Disable Windows Device Portal

Before you can use Windows Device Portal, you need to turn on something called Developer Mode. If you don’t know how, you can check this step-by-step guide: How to Enable Developer Mode in Windows 11.

Once Developer Mode is on, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Settings app by clicking the Start button and selecting Settings, or press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. In Settings, click Accessibility on the left side menu.
   

   Accessibility option in Windows 11 Settings

3. On the right side, click the For developer section to open it.
   

   

   
   
4. Look for Device Portal and turn the switch ON to enable it.
   

   

5. The first time you turn it on, Windows will ask to download a small Developer Mode package. Click Yes to install it.
   

   

   
   
   
6. After Device Portal is enabled, you can choose to turn on Authentication. This means anyone trying to access your PC through Device Portal will need to enter a username and password for security.
7. The page will also show you the web address (local host address) to connect to your PC’s Device Portal.
   

   

   
   
   
8. Open any web browser on your PC and type the local host address shown. You will see the Device Portal login page.
   

   

   
   
   

That’s it! You have turned on Windows Device Portal and can now use it to manage your PC.

Summary

• Windows Device Portal lets you control and check your Windows 11 PC remotely with advanced tools.
• You need to enable Developer Mode before you can turn on Device Portal.
• Turning on Authentication keeps your PC secure by asking for a username and password.
• You can turn Device Portal on or off anytime depending on your needs.

Want to learn more? Check out the official Microsoft guide here: Microsoft Windows Device Portal

If you have questions or want to share your experience, please leave a comment below!