How to Enable Screen Sharing on a Mac

Screen sharing is a great way to collaborate with team members or friends and family. It allows you to share your screen with another user, allowing them to see what you are working on in real time. This is especially useful for troubleshooting issues, training new users, and working on projects together.

The process of enabling screen sharing on a Mac is relatively simple. This guide will walk you through the steps needed to get started.

Step 1: Enable Screen Sharing on Your Mac

The first step is to enable screen sharing on your Mac. To do this, open the System Preferences app. This can be done by clicking the Apple icon in the top left corner of the screen, then selecting “System Preferences”.

In the System Preferences app, click on “Sharing”. This will open up the sharing settings. Check the box next to “Screen Sharing”. This will enable the feature and make it available for use.

Step 2: Set Up Access Control

Once screen sharing has been enabled, you will need to set up access control. This will determine who can access your screen and how they can do it.

You can choose to allow access for specific users or for anyone on the same network. This is done by selecting the “Only These Users” or “All Users” options.

If you select the “Only These Users” option, you will need to enter the names of each user who should be able to access your screen. You can also set a password for each user.

Step 3: Share Your Screen

Once screen sharing has been enabled and access control has been set up, you are ready to share your screen. To do this, open the Finder and select the “Go” menu.

In the Go menu, select “Connect to Server”. This will open a window where you can enter either the IP address or hostname of the computer you want to share your screen with.

Once you have entered the IP address or hostname, you will be prompted to enter your username and password. This will be the username and password of the user you want to share your screen with.

Once you have entered the correct information, you should be connected to the other user’s computer and you will be able to share your screen.

Step 4: Stop Sharing Your Screen

To stop sharing your screen, simply click the “Disconnect” button in the Finder window. This will disconnect you from the other user’s computer and end the screen sharing session.

It is also important to remember to disable screen sharing once you have finished using it. To do this, simply open the System Preferences app and uncheck the box next to “Screen Sharing”. This will disable the feature and make it unavailable for use.

Enabling screen sharing on a Mac is a relatively simple process. By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to easily enable and use screen sharing on your Mac.