Can't connect m1 MBA to Imac on the same network

[dizmonk]

I did a fresh install of OS Monterey on the Imac and since then the Imac can connect to the MBA but the MBA can't connect to the Imac. I tweaked numerous settings on both computers, reinstalled OS Monterey on the MBA. As you can see from the screenshot, the MBA can see the Imac - it just won't connect. I've looked at the file-sharing settings, finder settings, etc... I'm confused. Any suggestions???

 

[Cabin]

If you want to share files between the two computers then be sure to share both computers with the same login ID

Bob G

 

[dizmonk]

If you want to share files between the two computers then be sure to share both computers with the same login ID

Bob G

I'm not quite sure I'm following you... When I click on the "Connect As" option... there's an option for using the same AppleID but that doesn't even work. When I look at the Imac's connection... I'm connected via my AppleID.

 

[dizmonk]

Got it fixed... Never mind...

 

[Cabin]

dizmonk
what did you do to fix it?

 

[dizmonk]

dizmonk
what did you do to fix it?

When I was on the MBA and went to connect, I had to type in the user name and password of the Imac. That allowed me to connect them in both directions. I don't know why my AppleID didn't work since it's the same ID, but the user name and password did it.

 

[Cabin]

Great to hear you got it sorted out!!!