Set up SMB file sharing on Mac — by Apple Support
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Explains how to share Mac files over SMB from Sharing settings and turn it off again. Advises turning off Windows File Sharing for accounts you are not using.
Quick steps
- Open Sharing settings and turn on File Sharing
- Enable sharing files and folders using SMB
- Turn off SMB when no longer needed
Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.
Source: Set up SMB file sharing on Mac by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).
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- 2026-11-02
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- 2026-11-02
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