Share your Mac screen, files, and services with other users on your network
You can set up your Mac to share files, folders, and other services with users on your network. You can also share your screen, or share a printer connected to your Mac.
Use the information on this page to help you choose which services to share, and whom to share with.
Bluetooth sharing
If your Mac is Bluetooth® enabled or you have a Bluetooth USB adapter connected to your Mac, you can share files with other Bluetooth enabled computers and devices. See Set up Bluetooth sharing.
File sharing
You can share files with other users and Mac computers. See Use AirDrop to send items to nearby Apple devices, Set up file sharing, or Use iCloud to share and collaborate on files and folders.
Internet sharing
Share your internet connection with other computers on your local network. See Share the internet connection on Mac with other network users.
Media sharing
You can share your music, movies, and TV shows with other devices on your network. See Set up media sharing.
Printer sharing
If you have a printer connected to your Mac, you can let others on your network use it. See Share your printer.
Remote application scripting
Set your Mac to respond to Apple events sent from other computers on a network. See Allow remote application scripting.
Remote login
If you allow remote login, you can use Secure Shell (SSH) to log in to your Mac from another location. See Allow a remote computer to access your Mac.
Remote management
If your Mac is remotely managed using Apple Remote Desktop, turn on remote management in Sharing settings. See Allow Apple Remote Desktop to access your Mac.
Screen sharing
You can let others see what’s on your screen; open, move, and close files and windows; open apps; and even restart your Mac. See Turn Mac screen sharing on or off and Share the screen of another Mac.