In Mac OS X, how do I turn file sharing on or off?

Note: This document assumes that you already have a network connection. If you do not, see the documents referenced below.

To turn file sharing on or off in Mac OS X:

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences... .
   
   
2. In System Preferences, from the View menu, select Sharing.
   
   
3. To turn file sharing on, select it in the list of services (10.2.x and later) or click the File & Web tab (10.1.x). Under "File Sharing Off", click Start. To turn file sharing off, under "File Sharing On", click Stop. It may take several seconds to start up or turn off.
   
   
4. If you are turning file sharing on, in 10.2.x and later, next to "Computer Name:", give your computer a name.

Also see:

• At IUB or IUPUI, in Mac OS X, how do I connect to the modem pool using PPP and Internet Connect?
• In Mac OS X, how do I activate or de-activate AppleTalk?
• In Mac OS X, how do I make a VPN connection to the IU network?
• In IUB or IUPUI campus housing, how do I get connected to the network?