Can a Mac and a PC be on the same network?

You can easily share files between your Mac and a Windows PC on the same network. Whether its photos, music, or documents, it’s actually fairly easy to set up file sharing between macOS and Windows so long as the two machines are on the same network.

How do I connect my Mac and Windows to the same network?

Connect to a Windows computer by browsing

1. In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse.
2. Find the computer’s name in the Shared section of the Finder sidebar, then click it to connect.
3. When you locate the shared computer or server, select it, then click Connect As.

How do I connect Mac and Windows 10 to PC and share files over a network?

How to share files between a Windows and Mac

1. Make sure both your Windows 10 machine and your Mac are connected to the same network.
2. Click Cortana in Windows 10 and enter “Command Prompt”.
3. Enter ipconfig and press Return.
4. Locate your IP address.
5. Now jump over to your Mac.

How do I connect my Mac to the same network on my Mac?

Connect your Mac to shared computers and servers

1. On your Mac, click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window, then click Network in the Locations section of the sidebar.
2. In the Finder window, double-click the computer you want to connect to, then click Connect As.
3. Select how you want to connect to the Mac:

How do I connect my Mac to my Network?

Armed with those details, go to System Preferences > Network on your Mac, click on the network you’re connected to (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and click the Advanced button. Click the WINS tab on the next window and In the box next to NetBIOS Name, type a name that will identify your Mac on the PC network.

Can a Mac connect to a Windows computer?

Connect to a Windows computer from a Mac You can connect to Windows computers and servers on your network from your Mac. For instructions on setting up the Windows computer, see Set up Windows to share files with Mac users. Connect to a Windows computer by browsing In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Connect to Server]

How do I connect my Mac to a shared server?

If necessary, enter your user name and password, then select volumes or shared folders on the server. In some cases you need the network area or workgroup for the shared computer. If you don’t have this information, contact the computer’s owner or your network administrator.

Can you share a Mac with a Windows 10 PC?

Here’s how to connect a Mac and a Windows 10 PC and share files over a network. Here’s how to connect to your Windows PC from a Mac and copy files to (and from) each machine. Make sure both your Windows 10 machine and your Mac are connected to the same network. Click Cortana in Windows 10 and enter “Command Prompt”.