How to Share files between a Mac and PC in 5 easy steps

In this video, I show you how to set up file sharing on your Mac and PC and create a share folder for the transfer of files between the two computers.

All you need to do is ensure that both your Mac and PC are on the same network.

I am using the latest version of Mac OSX on a Macbook Pro and Windows 10 on a surface device.

[walterplatzer]

If you're watching this past 2020 there is no Sharing options at 1:50. It is updated to
"Network for sharing centre"
then
"change advanced sharing settings"
To get to 1:55

[relevance]

For those who are having issues with the username and password it is due to the fact that windows has changed the way things work as far as your actual windows license and what account info it is tied to. It would not accept my PC's log in username and pin. It wanted my actual Microsoft email and password and it then worked perfectly. Since windows is tied to your account in many cases now, this may be what is hindering you.

[sterlingmoore]

After a few hours of intense frustration I can now transfer files between my mac and PC. What was my solution? I created a new user on my windows PC with a "PASSWORD". I'll probably never use this new account for anything but at least I have my files accessible. I just wish somewhere it would have said you need a PASSWORD before going any further! I realize mac's are super anal when it comes to security and require a password for almost everything. Anyways, thanks for your video it was very informative and helpful.

[Azar]

Four years later your method is still working, thank you

[sharonsmith]

I just want to say that this was an amazing tutorial! Straight to the point and not a history lesson on how the wheel was built. I have spent almost two hours trying to get my computers to share. Went on youtube, typed in what I wanted, and your video was the first one to pop up. The only problem I had was the password part. I didn't realize it would be my Microsoft Account password. I kept using my laptop password. Someone had commented on another comment below about it and that is how I found out. I hope the next computer problem I come across you will have the answer. I am subscribing now. Thanks again for a great video!

[Exsulator]

Amazingly simple tutorial, worked instantly, thanks. (but guys don't move the folder on windows, unless you know that you must re-enable the sharing stuff, and reconnect on the mac after)

[TheSentientParadox]

Easy when it works. Not so much when it doesn't.😕

[CosmicMJ]

Thanks! I record my videos on my PC and needed a faster and better way to get them to my Mac for editing! Appreciate the straightforward tutorial.

[CartubeCoIl]

Excellent, very simple and straight forward. Thanks.

[Somalibanker]

While using your video, I am feeling as I am a tech pro. Thanks for sharing this amazing video!

[sonny]

"5 easy steps" lol ... i decided to build a rocket, it's easier

[bretthanson]

Thank you! Worked great. I have an older Windows 7 PC and older Mac but I was able to follow along figure it out from the "control" panel on the PC.

[bbuny]

I get to the window on my Mac @5:40 and I can't seem to enter the right information. I tried both the name I gave my account on Windows, variations of that name in terms of caps and space, as well as my actual PC name (via Control Panel, System & Security, System). I even went back to my sharing folder on my Mac and enabled windows file sharing just to see if that worked. I still cannot connect, not even as a guest

[DGVictus]

For what it's worth. Your Windows User Profile from what I can tell MUST have a password to login. I haven't needed a password on my machine and so I was told I could not access the shared folder . Once I created a password to login to Windows and used that, it worked.

[junosynth]

For those that didn’t set a windows password. Just lock your pc and then create a password. After that you should be able to log in from he Mac with the password. I guess it wants you to create a windows password for this feature to work.

[techie]

Good show-how video and appreciate a lot. Thanks

[charlesmagno]

used this but does not accept my win password, i tried pin and the email pw, i tried creating a new user account and same

[andrearodenburgh]

Thank you for this video! It was very easy to follow and helped me move files to my new computer. I just have a question though as I am not if I disconnect my Mac and wipe it and now sell it.... the files I shared are still going to be on my PC permanently now right? Thank you!

[JoshuaJEnriquez]

Great! But how about the other way around? I want to have the server folder (the main host) to be the mac, and I want the windows to view/access the folder located originally on the mac.

[ArslanKhan-ztzu]

Love the way you've explained every step ❤️❤️❤️❤️