lynjon1
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Q: How do I share my entire Photo Library with my family?

I understand that I can create a shared album in my Photos Library. But I want to share my entire library with my family. Is there any easy way to do this? I don't want to go through the whole library breaking it up into multiple shared albums.

Posted on Jul 11, 2015 8:10 AM

by Old Toad,Solvedanswer
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A:
Are there any size constraints on shared albums?

Yes.  From iCloud Photo Sharing FAQ - Apple Support

How many photos and videos can be stored in a shared album?

A shared album can hold a maximum of 5000 photos and videos combined. When you reach your limit, you must delete some photos or videos before adding new ones.

Posted on Jul 11, 2015 1:24 PM

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  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Jul 11, 2015 9:17 AM in response to lynjon1
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    Jul 11, 2015 9:17 AM in response to lynjon1

    The only way it to use iCloud Photo Library and have everyone log into iCloud using the same Apple ID - remember that any change made on any device including deletions is reflected on all devices

     

    LN

  • by Old Toad,Helpful

    Old Toad Old Toad Jul 11, 2015 10:13 AM in response to lynjon1
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    Jul 11, 2015 10:13 AM in response to lynjon1

    If you use the iCloud Photo Library every user must be logged into the same Apple ID account cand with that everyone gets the same emails, messages, contacts, calendar, etc.  Not sure that's what you want.

     

    There's Family Sharing: Family Sharing - Apple Support.  The following is from that document: Now

    The whole family can contribute to the family photo album.

     

    Now collecting and sharing family memories is easier and more fun. When Family Sharing is turned on, a shared album is set up automatically in the Photos app on all family members’ devices. Then everyone can add photos, videos, and comments to the album and be notified when something new is added. You can add or view photos and videos from iPhoto on your Mac, and from Photos on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 7 or later.

    If you decide on going the Family Sharing route this Apple document should be of help: Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

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  • by lynjon1,

    lynjon1 lynjon1 Jul 11, 2015 11:59 AM in response to lynjon1
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    Jul 11, 2015 11:59 AM in response to lynjon1

    Wow! Giving everyone access to my Apple ID. That's a bit extreme. Not sure I love my family that much.....

  • by lynjon1,

    lynjon1 lynjon1 Jul 11, 2015 11:57 AM in response to Old Toad
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    Jul 11, 2015 11:57 AM in response to Old Toad

    Do you think that I could create a shared family album and put my entire library into that album? Are there any size constraints on shared albums?

  • by LarryHN,Helpful

    LarryHN LarryHN Jul 11, 2015 12:24 PM in response to lynjon1
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    Jul 11, 2015 12:24 PM in response to lynjon1

    That is the only way to do what you want using  Photos - you can upload the entire library to Flickr or other online photo site and give everyone access to it

     

    LN

  • by Old Toad,Solvedanswer

    Old Toad Old Toad Jul 11, 2015 1:24 PM in response to lynjon1
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    Mac OS X
    Jul 11, 2015 1:24 PM in response to lynjon1
    Are there any size constraints on shared albums?

    Yes.  From iCloud Photo Sharing FAQ - Apple Support

    How many photos and videos can be stored in a shared album?

    A shared album can hold a maximum of 5000 photos and videos combined. When you reach your limit, you must delete some photos or videos before adding new ones.

  • by lynjon1,

    lynjon1 lynjon1 Jul 11, 2015 1:35 PM in response to Old Toad
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    Jul 11, 2015 1:35 PM in response to Old Toad

    Many thanks to both of you. Very helpful advice much appreciated.