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How to See Devices on Your Network

View discoverable computers and devices on a trusted local network.

Updated September 2, 2026Difficulty: EasyTime: 6 minApplies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11

Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.

Confirm the network is trusted

Do not enable discovery on a hotel, airport, café, or other public network.

Use a Private profile

Open Settings > Network & internet, select the active connection and set Network profile type to Private only for a trusted home or work network.

Enable discovery

Open Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings. Under Private networks, turn on Network discovery.

Open Network

Press Windows + E and select Network.

Allow time for discovery

Devices must be awake, connected to the same reachable network, and configured to advertise services. Not every device will appear automatically.