Using iCloud for multiple devices

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Using iCloud for multiple devices

I want to increase my iCloud storage limit so that I can share with my wife for her iPhone. I currently use a Mac, iPhone and iPad. Currently I do not use iCloud for photos and each device has a unique set of photos saved on the device. I am concerned that if I elect to use iCloud for photos on each device that iCloud will consolidate all photos and I will lose ability to identify and restore just the photos currently restored on each device. Also, if I use iCloud for photos, will I still have all my photos stored on my device as well as on iCloud or once I go to iCloud will all my photos be stored only on iCloud?

Thanks for any input.

iMac 27", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 22, 2020 7:39 AM

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LACAllen

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Apr 22, 2020 11:49 AM in response to ewrayjr

concerned that if I elect to use iCloud for photos on each device that iCloud will consolidate all photos and I will lose ability to identify and restore just the photos currently restored on each device.

This will not happen if you all use unique Apple IDs.

You can share iCloud Storage and still use unique Apple IDs.

See >>> https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201060#storage

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