How to Make a Network Connection Private in Windows 10

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

Method 1
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Using Settings (Version 1709 and Newer)

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open the Settings...
    Open the Settings app. Click the Start
    How.com.vn English: Windows Start
    button and select the settings
    How.com.vn English: Windows Settings
    gear.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Go to the Network & Internet category.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Go to your network type.
    Click either Wi-Fi or Ethernet from the left pane.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Open the properties of the current connection.
    Click the name of the current network box in the center portion of the window.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Change the network profile to private.
    Click the "Private" radio button under the "Network profile" header.
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Method 2
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Using Settings (Version 1703 and Older)

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open the Settings...
    Open the Settings app. Click the Start
    How.com.vn English: Windows Start
    button and select the settings
    How.com.vn English: Windows Settings
    gear.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Go to the Network & Internet category.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Go to your network type.
    Click either Wi-Fi or Ethernet from the left pane.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Open the properties of the current connection.
    Click the name of the current network box in the center portion of the window.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Make your PC discoverable.
    Toggle on
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    the switch under the "Make this PC discoverable" header. Doing so will change your connection type to private.
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    How do I uninstall private WiFi?
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    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.
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    How can I make private the internet WiFi?
    How.com.vn English: Joseph Purcell
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    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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