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
Method 1 of 2:

Using Settings (Version 1709 and Newer)

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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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  3. Click either Wi-Fi or Ethernet from the left pane.
  4. Click the name of the current network box in the center portion of the window.
  5. 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.
  3. Click either Wi-Fi or Ethernet from the left pane.
  4. Click the name of the current network box in the center portion of the window.
  5. 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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    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?
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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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