#309·deskreen

Bug: "Public sharing (local network)" mode fails on connecting device

Author: alex-larkinCreated Mar 9, 2026Updated Mar 9, 2026
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Prerequisites

Note: Reporting against production release v3.2.6, not a dev build. Developer prerequisite items below are N/A.

  • Using yarn
  • Using an up-to-date master branch
  • Using latest version of devtools.
  • For issue in production release, add devtools output of DEBUG_PROD=true yarn build && yarn start

Expected Behavior

When Public sharing (local network) mode is selected on the host, a device on the same WiFi network should be able to connect and view the shared screen without error.

Current Behavior

With Public sharing mode active, the host appears to function normally, but the connecting device receives the following error:

"Something went wrong. Deskreen Error Dialog. The host user has removed your device from trusted. Please connect as a regular user by entering url with one time six digit password to start seeing the screen."

No device removal action was taken by the host. The host and device are on the same WiFi network, and no Windows Firewall prompt was shown when Deskreen launched.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Install Deskreen Pro v3.2.6 on a new Windows 11 machine (.exe or .msi).
  2. Launch Deskreen and select Public sharing (local network) mode.
  3. On a second Windows 11 device (same WiFi network), navigate to the Deskreen URL or IP address in Chrome.
  4. Observe the error message on the connecting device.

Possible Solution (Not obligatory)

Context

Public sharing mode is essential for our use case. Secure sharing introduces per-device authorization steps that create significant friction during presentations and collaborative sessions.

Your Environment

  • Node version : N/A (production release)
  • Deskreen version or branch : 3.2.6
  • Operating System and version : Windows 11 (latest) — both host and device; Chrome (latest) on device
  • Link to your project : N/A