How To Make A Shared Album

Sharing memories with loved ones has never been easier with the iPhone’s Shared Album feature. With this feature, you can create albums where others can view, comment on, and even add their own photos. Here’s how you can create and manage shared albums.

1. Enable iCloud Photo Sharing

Before creating a shared album, ensure that iCloud Photo Sharing is enabled on your iPhone.

Step 1: Open Settings

  • Tap on the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Go to Photos

  • Scroll down and select Photos.

Step 3: Enable Shared Albums

  • Toggle on the Shared Albums option if it’s not already activated.

2. Create a Shared Album

Now that iCloud Photo Sharing is enabled, you can create your shared album.

Step 1: Open the Photos App

  • Launch the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap on the Albums Tab

  • At the bottom of your screen, tap the Albums tab.

Step 3: Tap the Plus (+) Icon

  • In the top left corner, tap the plus (+) icon.

Step 4: Select New Shared Album

  • From the pop-up menu, choose New Shared Album.

Step 5: Name Your Album

  • Enter a name for your album, like “Vacation Photos” or “Family Memories.”

Step 6: Invite People

  • Tap Next and then invite people by entering their email addresses (linked to iCloud) or phone numbers.

Step 7: Create Your Album

  • After selecting the people to share with, tap Create.

3. Add Photos to the Shared Album

Once your shared album is created, you can start adding photos and videos to it.

Step 1: Open the Shared Album

  • In the Albums tab, locate and open your shared album.

Step 2: Tap the Add Button

  • Tap the Add button (a plus icon) to upload photos and videos from your library.

Step 3: Select Photos

  • Choose the photos and videos you want to add to the album, then tap Done.

Step 4: Add a Comment (Optional)

  • You can also add comments to your photos before sharing.

Step 5: Post to Shared Album

  • Tap Post to share the selected photos and videos in the album.

4. Manage Your Shared Album

You can manage the album by adding more people, deleting photos, or changing settings.

Add More People

  • Open the shared album, tap the People icon, then tap Invite People to add more participants.

Allow Subscribers to Add Photos

  • Under the People settings, toggle on Subscribers Can Post if you want others to add their own photos and videos.

Remove People

  • In the People menu, you can also remove someone from the album by tapping their name and selecting Remove Subscriber.

Delete the Album

  • If you no longer want to keep the shared album, open the album, tap People, and then select Delete Shared Album. Keep in mind this will remove the album from everyone’s devices.

Conclusion

Creating shared albums on your iPhone allows you to easily share and collaborate on photo collections with others. Whether it’s a family vacation or an event with friends, shared albums make it simple to keep everyone involved. You can manage the album by adding more photos, inviting new members, or allowing others to post. It’s a fun and efficient way to share memories!