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iCloud Photo Library Sharing debuted with iOS 16!

Apple offers the possibility of use iCloud Photo Library Sharing to automatically share photos with family and friends, which in turn may upload, edit or delete content. Unlike similar functions, this process is much faster and available on iPhone, iPad or Mac, Apple TV and on iCloud.com.

How to Set Up iCloud Photo Library Sharing

Apple makes it super easy to share our best moments through iCloud Shared Library, but before we start enjoying this experience, we answer everything you need to know to make the most of it.

Which versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS are compatible with iCloud Shared Photo Library?

Both those who share the library and those who have access to it must use a Mac with macOS Ventura, an iPhone with iOS 16, and an iPad with iPadOS 16.1.

To confirm that this requirement is met, the first thing is Browse the devices linked to the Apple ID and indicate which devices need to be updated. Devices running older operating systems will not have access.

How much iCloud storage is needed?

The more, the better. Shared photos are stored in iCloud, so the more photos you want to share, the more storage space you will needespecially if you don’t want to have to choose between one photo or another.

How to Set Up iCloud Photo Library Sharing on iPhone or iPad

• and one Settings > Number > iCloud > Photos.
• Make sure iCloud Photos is turned on. Otherwise, enable the option To sychronize.
• Tap Shared Photo Library and follow the onscreen instructions to invite participants and add photos and videos.

How to Set Up Shared Photo Library in iCloud on Mac

• Go to the Photos app on your Mac and select Photos > Settings, then click iCloud.
• Check that the option iCloud Photos is enabled. If not, select iCloud Photos.
• hurry Click Shared Photo Librarythen click Start Setup and follow the on-screen instructions to invite participants and add photos and videos.

Who can access iCloud Shared Photo Library?

The function supports up to five people invited using an updated iPhone, iPad or Mac with the latest operating systems.

What can users do in a shared iCloud Photo Library?

Users with access can upload edit and delete photos.

Can you select which photos to share?

Yes and You can also stop sharing photos once they have already been shared. Although, by default, hidden or recently deleted photos are not included.

Before final sharing, the option offers a Preview library before sharing with others.

How many shared libraries can I access simultaneously?

Only to one. If you want to join another library, you must delete the shared library if you host one, or leave the current library.

How do I join a shared library?

After accepting an invitation to join a shared library, you can view, edit, add, bookmark, add captions, and delete items in the shared library.

In the email or SMS invitation, Click Shared Library Prompt and follow the on-screen instructions.

How do I leave or delete a shared library?

You can leave a shared library at any time. The organizer of a shared library can delete it and when you do, all participants are notified and can choose to keep all items in the shared library in their personal library.

For their part, those who leave a shared library less than 7 days after joining, can only keep the items they have added to it.

Organizers and participants should follow these steps:

• In the Photos app on your Mac, select Photos > Settings and click Shared Library.
• click on Exit Shared Library (if you are a participant) or Delete shared library (if you are the organizer).

Select option keep all which adds all photos from the shared library to your personal library oh the option to only keep what I added. This only adds the photos you’ve added to the shared library to your personal library.

• click on Delete shared library.
• Click Delete Shared Library again to confirm the action.

How long does it take to set up the shared photo library?

Photos will create the shared library, which may take several minutes, depending on how many items you have.

How to view iCloud Shared Photo Library on your Apple TV?

In the Photos app on the Library category in the menu bar, all your still photos, Live Photos, and videos stored in iCloud Photos are visible. In the Albums category in the menu bar, you can see your albums stored in iCloud Photos.

How to view your iCloud Shared Photo Library on iCloud.com?

After you create or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library, you can access it in a web browser on a phone, tablet, or computer. Go to icloud.com/photos and sign in with your Apple ID.

With this option, uploading and sending photos manually is a thing of the past. Now, immediacy and editability are at your fingertips.