IMAC cannot see Macbook Pro on network

My iMAC cannot see my Macbook Pro on the wifi network. The macbook pro can see the iMAC and connects etc but not the other way around. My iMAC can see another Macbook ok.
It did connect when I first connected the Macbook pro but since then I cannot find anywhere how to get the iMAC to see the other machine. I need to be able to sync some files.
Is there a setting I have missed on one or both machines.
Cheers
Ian

HI Ian,
Open System Preferences (Apple Menu) / Sharing
Make sure "File Sharing" is selected on both Macs.
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