How to Open the Network and Sharing Center in Windows 10

The Network and Sharing Center in Windows 10 is a useful tool that allows you to manage network settings, check connection status, and troubleshoot internet connectivity issues. Here are several ways to access this section. Let’s go through each method.

Method 1: Through the Control Panel

  1. Press Win + S to open the search bar.
  2. Type “Control Panel” into the search field and open the application.
  3. Navigate to “Network and Internet”, then select “Network and Sharing Center”.

Method 2: Using the Network Icon in the Taskbar

  1. Right-click on the network icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar (usually appears as a Wi-Fi or Ethernet icon).
  2. Select “Open Network & Internet settings”.
  3. In the new window, under the “Network settings” section, click on “Network and Sharing Center”.

Method 3: Using the Run Command

  1. Press Win + R to open the “Run” dialog box.
  2. Type the command control.exe /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter and press Enter.

Method 4: Through the Start Menu Search

  1. Open the Start menu and type “Network and Sharing Center” in the search bar.
  2. Select the desired result from the list.