Sal5
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Q: Album sharing via Photos

  I am aware I can make an album Public and anyone can view but if I don't want to make it Public and just invite individuals , must those I invite have the Photos app to view the album?

Posted on Jul 3, 2015 5:52 AM

by léonie,Apple recommended
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A:
I am aware I can make an album Public and anyone can view but if I don't want to make it Public and just invite individuals

Even for a public website is the URL not public. You have to send the persons you invite the link to the page.

 

must those I invite have the Photos app to view the album?

The persons you invite to view the Shared Album need either Aperture, iPhoto, Photos, or the iCloud Control panel:

iCloud Photo Sharing FAQ - Apple Support

To use iCloud Photo Sharing, you need an iCloud account (Apple ID), compatible devices, and up-to-date software:

  • iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iOS 7 or later
  • Mac using OS X Mavericks v10.9 or later and either iPhoto 9.5 or Aperture 3.5
  • Apple TV with Apple TV software 6.0 or later
  • PC using Windows 7 or later and iCloud for Windows (or iCloud Control Panel 3.1 or later)

 

Posted on Jul 3, 2015 6:02 AM

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  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Jul 3, 2015 6:12 AM in response to Sal5
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    Jul 3, 2015 6:12 AM in response to Sal5

    if you are using iCloud Photo Sharing - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202786

     

    LN

  • by léonie,Apple recommended

    léonie léonie Jul 3, 2015 6:02 AM in response to Sal5
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    Jul 3, 2015 6:02 AM in response to Sal5
    I am aware I can make an album Public and anyone can view but if I don't want to make it Public and just invite individuals

    Even for a public website is the URL not public. You have to send the persons you invite the link to the page.

     

    must those I invite have the Photos app to view the album?

    The persons you invite to view the Shared Album need either Aperture, iPhoto, Photos, or the iCloud Control panel:

    iCloud Photo Sharing FAQ - Apple Support

    To use iCloud Photo Sharing, you need an iCloud account (Apple ID), compatible devices, and up-to-date software:

    • iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iOS 7 or later
    • Mac using OS X Mavericks v10.9 or later and either iPhoto 9.5 or Aperture 3.5
    • Apple TV with Apple TV software 6.0 or later
    • PC using Windows 7 or later and iCloud for Windows (or iCloud Control Panel 3.1 or later)