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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Open the Settings app . Click the Start

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button and select the settings

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Click either Wi-Fi or Ethernet from the left pane.
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Click the name of the current network box in the center portion of the window.
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Click the "Private" radio button under the "Network profile" header.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using Settings (Version 1703 and Older)

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Open the Settings app . Click the Start

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button and select the settings

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

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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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