Which password should I input when I connect my Mac to my Windows with SMB link?

Question

I want to share my files from macOS to my windows computer, then I used smb link to connect them. My windows is using win11 pro and logged in with a Microsoft Account. MacOS want me input a password when connecting them in the window below. What password should I input?

Answer 1

Hello @Theodore Hills

First, on windows you will need to give permission to one folder where mac files will be placed.

Then create a new user on the window PC, so it will let you connect with that account.

For your reference: How to connect your Mac computer to a Windows Shared folder

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Best Regards
Karlie

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