Switching from Public to Private Network on Windows 10

Windows 10 features two network browsing modes: Public Network (for public connections) and Private Network (for private connections). Each mode is suitable for different usage scenarios. If you want to transition from Public Network to Private Network, follow the instructions below.

Method 1: Switching from Public to Private Network using the RUN window

Step 1: Firstly, press Windows + R to open the RUN window. Then, type the command 'secpol.msc'. Next, press OK to confirm.

Step 2: When the Local Security Policy window appears, select in the following order:

Method 2: Switching from Public to Private Network via network settings

Step 1: Open the Start Menu and type Settings, or press Windows + I to open Settings.

Step 2: When the Settings window appears, select Network & Internet.

Step 3: At this point, we have two scenarios as follows:

• If you are using a wired LAN, select Ethernet
• If you are using a wireless network, select Wifi

In this article, the software trick utilizes a LAN network, so choose Ethernet. Here, select the Network you are currently Connected to.

Step 4: Finally, all you need to do is select the Private setting.

Method 3: Changing Public Network to Private Network via Registry

Step 1: Open the Start Menu, then type Registry Editor and press Enter to open it.

Step 2: When the Registry Editor window is open, Copy the command below and Paste it into the navigation bar.

Step 3: In the Profiles folder, there will be a folder with a long numerical code. Open the folder with the long numerical code in Profiles.

Next, double-click on the Category.

Step 4: Finally, simply adjust the parameters of Value Data:

• Public Network: Enter the number 0
• Private Network: Enter the number 1
• Domain Network: Enter the number 2

In this case, we switch to the Private Network, so we will enter '1'.

Method 4: Switching from Public Network to Private Network using PowerShell

This method is relatively complex, so consider it carefully before usage.

Step 1: Open the MenuStart, type PowerShell, and select Run as Administrator to run with the highest privileges.

Step 2: First, enter the command to check the Name of the network you are using.

Step 3: Once you have the network name (Name), proceed to replace them in the NameNetwork section of the following command:

If you press Enter and no additional commands appear, it means you have completed the process. If red commands appear, there is an error; please check if the command is correct.

To switch back to Public Network mode as before, enter the following command:

Note: Replace NameNetwork with the name (Name) of the network you are currently connected to.

In this article, Software Tricks has guided you on how to swiftly and effectively switch from Public Network to Private Network on Windows 10. Wishing you all a joyful day!