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A NAS is a dedicated gadget designed specifically to store and share data over the data pipe.

In thishow-to guide, I will explain the steps to turn your Windows 11 computer into a NAS.

Windows 11 as a NAS

Windows 11 as a NAS

If you plan to convert your machine into a more NAS-like machine,installing an internal drive is best.

you might alwaysconnect external USB drives, but you must ensure they’re always connected and online.

Otherwise, users won’t be able to get into the data.

Open Ethernet settings

you’ve got the option to do this by changing the power configs.

It’s important that you create a structure for the folders you plan to share.

Private network

Windows 11 static IP configuration

Advanced network settings

Advanced sharing settings

Network discovery

Windows 11 NAS sleep

Other users

Create new account

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Folder open properties

Folder share options

Folder share settings on Windows 11

Control Panel User Accounts

Credential Manager

Add a Windows credential

NAS account add to network PC

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