{"id":7788,"date":"2023-09-23T19:23:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T19:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=7788"},"modified":"2023-09-23T19:24:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T19:24:47","slug":"how-to-share-icloud-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/how-to\/how-to-share-icloud-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO SHARE ICLOUD STORAGE: Detailed Guide","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While Apple\u2019s complimentary 5 GB of storage may not be adequate for even one person, subscribing to 200 GB may be excessive. In this instance, you might wish to consider sharing your storage space with others. You can use iCloud\u2019s Family Sharing function to accomplish this. A family sharing group can share the 200 GB or 2 TB storage plan while keeping all of their data and photographs separate and private. Apple offers iCloud to let you sync and backup files. Your iCloud storage can now be accessed by family and friends. This informative article will show you how to share iCloud storage with your family on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Share iCloud Storage\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to share your iCloud storage with family members, you\u2019ll need to enable the broader Family Sharing function first. You may set up Family Sharing on an iPhone or iPad (the simplest option) or on a Mac. To share iCloud storage on the iPad, open Settings, tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen, then press Set Up Family Sharing > Get Started; on the Mac, open System Preferences, click iCloud > Sign In, enter your Apple ID and password, and afterward click Set Up Family Sharing. In both circumstances, you\u2019ll subsequently follow the onscreen instructions to invite members of your family, who must then react to their invites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the screen and select \u201cSystem Preferences.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Select \u201cFamily Sharing\u201d from the top-right menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. If you have not presently done so, add yourself as the organizer and click next.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Follow the prompts to specify whether or not you want the family to share purchase and location information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Invite family members by choosing \u201cAdd Family Member\u2026\u201d and sending invitations via email. When they accept, their names will appear on this page below yours.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Once they do, choose \u201ciCloud Storage\u201d on the sidebar and make sure you\u2019re on the 200 GB or 2 TB plan. If you are not, click \u201cUpgrade\u201d and choose a new plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Share iCloud Storage with Family\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can share your iCloud storage with family members or friends using Apple\u2019s Family Sharing feature. And there certainly are some preliminary preparations and advice you should be aware of. Only iCloud storage plans with a capacity of 200 GB or larger can be shared. You will be further instructed to upgrade first if you are currently on the 50GB plan. If you\u2019re concerned about your privacy after signing up for a Family Sharing iCloud storage plan, don\u2019t be. Everyone in the family group uses their own account, and thus all of your data remains private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1. Setup Family Sharing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t already, you\u2019ll need to set up the bigger Family Sharing option before you can use iCloud storage sharing. You can set up Family Sharing on an iPhone or iPad (the simplest option) or on a Mac (the slightly more difficult method). On the iPad, open Settings, tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen, and eventually press Set Up Family Sharing > Get Started; on the Mac, open System Preferences, click iCloud > Sign In, enter your Apple ID and password, and then click Set Up Family Sharing. In both circumstances, you\u2019ll afterward follow the onscreen instructions to invite members of your family, who must thereafter respond to their invites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Turn on iCloud Storage Sharing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that your family is set up, you just need to notify iCloud that you wish to share storage. Return to Settings, and subsequently hit your Apple ID or headshot at the top, followed by Family Sharing. You\u2019ll notice Shared Features at the bottom of the screen, which shows which of the four possible elements you\u2019re now sharing: Toggle the iCloud Storage switch from off to on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re still on the free plan, Apple will require you to upgrade to at least 200GB (\u00a32.49 a month) before you can share; you can\u2019t share 5GB among four people, which would have been a worthless concept anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Inform Your Family.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The final step is to inform each member of your family that you have set this up and how much storage space is available. If required, lead them through the process of switching from manual to automated iCloud backups (Settings, tap your Apple ID, iCloud > iCloud Backup).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To summarize, to share iCloud storage with family, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n