In total, there are three network profiles, including Private, Public, and Domain. The Private and Public are available for all computers, and the Domain is only available when a device is joined to the domain. The Private profile is tailored for trusted networks like your home or work. This profile makes the computer discoverable, allowing you to share files, printers, and other resources with people you trust. The Public profile makes the device invisible in the local network. This option is recommended for most locations, including public places, work, and homes (unless you are sharing resources). The Domain profile will be set automatically when the computer joins an Active Directory domain. In this guide, you will learn the different ways to change the network profile type on Windows 11.
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Change network from public to private on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can change the network profile type, but the instructions will be slightly different depending on whether you are using an Ethernet or Wi-Fi network adapter.
Change network profile type for Ethernet connection
To change the Windows 11 network profile type, use these steps:
Change network profile type for Wi-Fi connection
To change the network profile type for a wireless connection, use these steps:
Public: Your device is not discoverable in the local network. You should use this option in most locations, such as home, work, or public places. Private: Your device is discoverable in the local network. You would use this option to share files or other resources like printers over a trusted local area network.
Once you complete the steps, the connection will apply the profile type you select.
It’s important to note that you can only change profile type per network. If you have an Ethernet and Wi-Fi connection connected to the same network, when changing the profile type, the new setting will not apply for all network adapters.
Change network from public to private using PowerShell
To make a network private or public using PowerShell, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the settings will apply immediately to the connection and firewall settings. For example, this command sets the profile type to Private:
In the command, replace “NETWORK-NAME” with the name of the connection, and “TYPE” with network profile type, including Public or Private. The command also takes the DomainAuthenticated type on a domain-joined computer.
Change network from public to private using Registry
Alternatively, it’s also possible to set the default network profile type through the Registry. However, it’s not recommended to use this option unless you can identify the connection in the Registry. To change the network profile type on Windows 11 using the Registry, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the computer will start using the selected network profile.
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