Shared Photo Folder and Shared Calendar does not show up under Family sharing. help please

We are using Family sharing but the system generated shared photo album and the shared Family calendar are not showing up.

when i share any album and calendar it works but I have to invite the participants.....

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Oct 28, 2020 7:48 AM

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zinacef

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Oct 28, 2020 3:08 PM in response to r2d2dreimalimkreis

r2d2dreimalimkreis wrote:

when i share any album and calendar it works but I have to invite the participants.....

That's generally how it's supposed to work, i.e. you're supposed to invite others -- How to share albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple Support & Share a calendar on iCloud.com - Apple Support.

Oct 28, 2020 11:59 PM in response to zinacef

no under family s haring a shared calendar and a shared album should do this automatically

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