Robert C. Guerra
November 20, 2023
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How to Share Screen on FaceTime on Mac Step-by-Step Guide

FaceTime is a popular video calling app that allows you to connect with friends, family, and colleagues on your Mac. One of the great features of FaceTime is the ability to share your screen with the person you are talking to. This can be useful for a variety of reasons, such as showing someone a presentation or helping them troubleshoot a problem on their computer.

If you’re new to FaceTime on Mac and want to learn how to share your screen, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process. First, open the FaceTime app on your Mac and start a video call with the person you want to share your screen with. Once the call is connected, you’ll see a toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

Next, click on the “Screen Share” button in the toolbar. This will bring up a menu with two options: “Share Your Screen” and “Share a Window”. If you want to share your entire screen, select the “Share Your Screen” option. If you only want to share a specific window, select the “Share a Window” option and choose the window you want to share from the list.

Once you’ve selected the option you want, click on the “Start Screen Sharing” button. A notification will appear on the other person’s screen, asking if they want to accept your screen sharing request. They will need to click “Accept” for the screen sharing to begin. Once they accept, you will see a green outline around the area of your screen that is being shared.

To stop sharing your screen, simply click on the “Stop Screen Sharing” button in the toolbar. It’s as simple as that! Now you can easily share your screen on FaceTime on your Mac and collaborate with others in a more visual and interactive way.

Step 1: Launch FaceTime on your Mac

To share your screen on FaceTime on your Mac, you first need to launch the FaceTime application. FaceTime is a built-in video calling app on Mac that allows you to connect with friends, family, and colleagues through video and audio calls.

To launch FaceTime on your Mac:

1. Click on the “FaceTime” icon in your Dock, or open it from the Applications folder in Finder.
2. If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID and password.
3. Once signed in, the FaceTime app will open and you will see the main interface with options to make a call, view recent calls, and access settings.

Now that you have launched FaceTime on your Mac, you are ready to proceed to the next step and learn how to share your screen during a FaceTime call.

Open the FaceTime app on your Mac

To share your screen on FaceTime, you will need to open the FaceTime app on your Mac. Follow these steps to do so:

1. Click on the Finder icon located in your Mac’s dock.
2. In the top menu bar, click on Go and then select Applications.
3. Scroll down and find the FaceTime app.
4. Click on the FaceTime app to open it.

Once the FaceTime app is open, you will be able to start a FaceTime call and share your screen with the person you are calling.

Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted

If you are using a Mac and want to share your screen on FaceTime, you may be prompted to sign in with your Apple ID. This is necessary to ensure that your screen sharing session is secure and private.

To sign in with your Apple ID, follow these steps:

1. Open the FaceTime app on your Mac.
2. If you are not already signed in, you will see a prompt asking for your Apple ID and password.
3. Enter your Apple ID and password in the provided fields.
4. Click on the “Sign In” button.

Once you have signed in with your Apple ID, you will be able to use FaceTime to share your screen with others. It is important to note that your Apple ID is linked to your personal information and purchases, so it is essential to keep your login credentials secure.

If you do not have an Apple ID, you can create one by clicking on the “Create Apple ID” option on the sign-in screen. Follow the prompts to set up your Apple ID and password.

Step 2: Start a FaceTime call

To share your screen on FaceTime on your Mac, you first need to start a FaceTime call with the person you want to share your screen with. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the FaceTime app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or by searching for it using Spotlight.
2. In the FaceTime app, click on the “New FaceTime” button located in the top-left corner of the window. This will open a new FaceTime call window.
3. In the “To:” field, enter the name, email address, or phone number of the person you want to call. You can also select a contact from your Contacts list by clicking on the “Contacts” button.
4. Click on the “Audio” button to start an audio-only FaceTime call or click on the “Video” button to start a video FaceTime call.
5. Wait for the person to answer your FaceTime call. Once they answer, you can proceed to the next step to share your screen.

Now that you have started a FaceTime call, you are ready to share your screen with the person on the other end. Continue to the next step to learn how to share your screen during a FaceTime call.