How to Make a Network Connection Private in Windows 10

This article will show you how to change your network profile from public to private in Windows 10.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using Settings (Version 1709 and Newer)

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    Open the Settings app. Click the Start
    Windows Start
    button and select the settings
    Windows Settings
    gear.
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    Go to the Network & Internet category.
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    Go to your network type. Click either Wi-Fi or Ethernet from the left pane.
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    Open the properties of the current connection. Click the name of the current network box in the center portion of the window.
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    Change the network profile to private. Click the "Private" radio button under the "Network profile" header.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using Settings (Version 1703 and Older)

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    1
    Open the Settings app. Click the Start
    Windows Start
    button and select the settings
    Windows Settings
    gear.
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    2
    Go to the Network & Internet category.
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    3
    Go to your network type. Click either Wi-Fi or Ethernet from the left pane.
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    Open the properties of the current connection. Click the name of the current network box in the center portion of the window.
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    Make your PC discoverable. Toggle on
    Windows Switch On
    the switch under the "Make this PC discoverable" header. Doing so will change your connection type to private.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I uninstall private WiFi?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    On windows 10, click on network icon on the lower-right corner of the screen. Click "Network Settings", then "Manage Wi-Fi Settings". Select the network you want to delete, and click "Forget". Your wireless network is deleted.
  • Question
    How can I make private the internet WiFi?
    Joseph Purcell
    Joseph Purcell
    Community Answer
    Select Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. On the Wi-Fi settings screen, select Manage known networks, and then select the Wi-Fi network you want to change. On the Wi-Fi network screen, under Network profile type, select Public (Recommended) or Private.
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Things You'll Need

  • Device running Windows 10

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References

  1. https://tinkertry.com/how-to-change-windows-10-network-type-from-public-to-private

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Updated: October 1, 2020
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Categories: Windows 10 | Network Security
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