Sharing a photo stream with someone who doesn't have an Apple device

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Sharing a photo stream with someone who doesn't have an Apple device

I have an iPhone with iCloud and I want to share a photo stream with my gf who doesn't have an Apple device. She created an Apple ID and installed the iCloud Control Panel, but can't login because she doesn't have her own iCloud account. I understand she can't create an iCloud account without her own Apple device, but is there any workaround? For example, can we create two iCloud accounts on one of my Apple devices just to get her set up?

Again, the goal is simply to share one of my photo streams with her so she can access it on her PC through the iCloud Control Panel. Nothing else. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

Windows 7

Posted on Dec 27, 2012 3:44 PM

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Simon201

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Dec 27, 2012 6:00 PM in response to @jeb

What about just adding the photos you want to share to a new photostream, turn on 'public website' and send her the link, which can be used in any browser.

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Aug 20, 2013 1:39 PM in response to Simon201

Hi Simon, when you mention 'Public website' are photos viewable by anyone?

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Feb 18, 2014 10:47 AM in response to @jeb

I have the same issue trying to send to a total non Apple person. There were a couple of posts referencing turning on the "Public Website" option. I don't see this in my iCloud settings and am thinking this went away with ios 7.

I am about to give up on the Photostream to PC option and jsut go to dropbox since the guy doesn't have an apple device - which seems to be a prerequisite to using the iCloud control panel on Windows.

Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks

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Simon201

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Feb 18, 2014 11:50 AM in response to johnny993

To reply to Pierrickuk (sorry it took so long!) and johnny993 - yes, once you've created your shared stream, on the bottom it says 'Photos' and 'People'. Hit people and then you can turn on 'Publin Website'. So, yes viewable on virtually any piece of equipment that can get access the internet.

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Feb 18, 2014 1:14 PM in response to Simon201

PERFECT !!! Not sure why I missed this before. But it appears to have worked as I sent the link to myself and it worked great. Just tested with my wife and she had success as well...

Thanks.

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