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Enter a password to be used when a remote user attempts to connect to your Mac. Click the OK button. Select which users are allowed access to your Mac's screen. You can select "All users" or "Only these users." In this case, users refers to Mac users on your local network. Make your selection. If you chose 'Only these users,' use the plus (+) button to add the appropriate users to the list. When you're finished, you can close the Sharing preference pane. Once you have screen sharing enabled, other computers on your local network will be able to access your Mac's desktop. To access a Mac's shared screen, use Finder.
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Mac Screen Sharing
Share your Mac's screen on your network
By Tom Nelson Tom Nelson Writer Tom Nelson is an engineer, programmer, network manager, and computer network and systems designer who has written for Other World Computing,and others. Tom is also president of Coyote Moon, Inc., a Macintosh and Windows consulting firm. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 28, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apple Macs iPadWhat to Know
Open System Preferences > Sharing. Place a check mark next to the Screen Sharing service.Choose Computer Settings. Place a check mark next to VNC viewers may control screen with password.Enter a password. Select OK. Choose the users allowed to access the Mac's screen. Close the Sharing preference screen. This article explains how to set up screen sharing on a Mac using the Screen Sharing preferences pane.Setting Up Screen Sharing on your Mac
The Mac offers two methods of setting up screen sharing: one appropriately called Screen Sharing, and the other called Remote Management. This article assumes you're going to use the basic Screen Sharing, which is more applicable for most home and small business users. Launch System Preferences either by clicking the System Preferences icon in the Dock, or selecting System Preferences from the Apple menu. Click the Sharing preference pane in the System Preferences window. Place a check mark next to the Screen Sharing service. Click the Computer Settings button. In the Settings pane, place a check mark next to "VNC viewers may control screen with password."Enter a password to be used when a remote user attempts to connect to your Mac. Click the OK button. Select which users are allowed access to your Mac's screen. You can select "All users" or "Only these users." In this case, users refers to Mac users on your local network. Make your selection. If you chose 'Only these users,' use the plus (+) button to add the appropriate users to the list. When you're finished, you can close the Sharing preference pane. Once you have screen sharing enabled, other computers on your local network will be able to access your Mac's desktop. To access a Mac's shared screen, use Finder.
About Mac Screen Sharing
Screen sharing is the process of allowing users at a remote computer to see what is happening on your Mac's screen. Mac screen sharing also allows you to remotely view and take control of another Mac's screen. This can be very handy for getting or giving help with troubleshooting a problem, getting answers to questions about how to use an application, or simply accessing something on your Mac from another computer. Macs come with built-in screen sharing capabilities, which can be accessed from the Sharing preference pane. The Mac's screen sharing capability is based on the VNC (Virtual Network Computing) protocol, which means not only can you use another Mac to view your screen, you can use any computer that has a VNC client installed.Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Screen Share With Another Mac's Desktop How to Use Your Mac's Display Calibrator Assistant How to Screen Share on a Mac How to Share Your Internet Connection on a Mac via Wi-Fi How to Remotely Restart or Shut Down Your Mac How to Right-Click on a Mac Use Your Mac to Share a Web Site How to Change Screen Timeout on Mac Sharing OS X 10.5 Files With Windows XP Using the Mac Security Preference Pane How to Install, Manage, and Delete Safari Extensions How to Screen Share on Discord How to Know What App Is Using the Microphone on Your Mac How to Use Slack Screen Sharing How to Group Messages by Thread in Mac Mail Program How to Turn Off VoiceOver on a Mac Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies