Shared Folder Credentials Windows 11 !exclusive! -

If you are on a trusted home network and want to stop the credential prompts entirely, you can disable password-protected sharing:

Windows 11 makes network sharing secure but sometimes finicky. If you are stuck, the Credential Manager is almost always the culprit. Clearing the old entry and re-entering the details with the "Remember my credentials" box checked usually resolves 90% of access issues. shared folder credentials windows 11

They are so you don’t have to re-enter them every time. If you are on a trusted home network