Changing network connection profile to private vs public by powershell in 2 commands

Get-NetConnectionProfile

Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex <InterfaceIndex> -NetworkCategory Private

Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex 16 -NetworkCategory Private

Get-NetConnectionProfile

To change a network from Public to Private you can use several methods. Since the graphical interface in Server editions doesn’t always provide this option, PowerShell is often the most straightforward approach.

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🔧 Using PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator:
   • Right-click the Start button and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
2. Identify the Network Interface:

Get-NetConnectionProfile

2. This command lists all network interfaces and their current profiles.
3. Change the Network Category:Replace <InterfaceIndex> with the actual index number of your network adapter.

Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex <InterfaceIndex> -NetworkCategory Private

3. For example, if your interface index is 8:

Set-NetConnectionProfile -InterfaceIndex 8 -NetworkCategory Private

4. Verify the Change:

Get-NetConnectionProfile

4. Ensure that the NetworkCategory is now set to Private.