How To Share iCloud With Your Family

Apple’s iCloud has changed the way we store and share our photos, documents, and files by making them accessible on all of your Apple devices. But what if you’d like to share these things with others? Have you ever wanted to share photos, files, or passwords that are stored in your iCloud with your family? iCloud makes this easy to accomplish. By sharing photos, documents, and passwords with your family, you’re no longer limited to file size restrictions that can make emailing larger files impossible.

In this article, we’ll discuss how to share your iCloud calendar, folders, and keychain with those you trust. Your iCloud items can be easily shared, giving your family members access without emailing or using messy file transfer services.

How to Share iCloud Calendar With Family

There may be times when you want to share your iCloud calendar with your family. By doing so, they’ll be able to see your schedule and won’t need to ask about your availability or when you’re returning from vacation. They will have access to view all of the information you have on your calendar.

You have two options when sharing your iCloud calendar. You can do so by making your calendar public, or you can share your calendar privately. To learn how to do both, follow the instructions below.

How to Share Your iCloud Calendar Publicly

1. Log in to your iCloud account here.
   
2. Select the “Calendar” icon.
   
3. From the sidebar on the left side of the screen, click the “Share” icon.
   
4. Tap on “Public Calendar” from the pop-up window.
   
5. Click “Email Link,” select your email provider, and press “Continue.”
   
6. If prompted, log in to your email account.
7. Type in the email addresses for those you’d like to share your calendar with and click “Send.”
   

You’ve now shared your calendar publicly with the family members you’ve emailed. They will receive an email link to open your calendar. Public sharing of your iCloud calendar doesn’t require the recipients to have an iCloud account, they can use a different device. However, they will only have access to viewing the calendar.

How to Share Your iCloud Calendar Privately

1. Log in to your iCloud account here.
   
2. Find the “Calendar” icon and click on it.
   
3. Tap the “Share” icon from the sidebar on the left side of the screen.
   
4. Select “Private Calendar.”
   
5. If prompted, sign in to your email account.
6. Type in the email address(es) of those with whom you’d like to share your calendar.
   
7. Click “Ok.”
   

You’ve now shared your calendar privately with the family members you’ve selected. Please note that only registered iCloud users will be able to edit your calendar. Those without an iCloud account will only be able to view the calendar.

How to Share an iCloud Folder With Family

There may come a time when you’d like to share a folder with a member of your family. With iCloud, there’s no need to use email or file-sharing apps. You can give them access to the entire folder. To learn how to share a folder, follow the steps below.

1. Log in to your iCloud account here.
   
2. Locate and select the folder you’d like to share.
   
3. Click the “Share” icon on the top of the screen.
   
4. Tap “Share Options” to select whether recipients can only view or view and make changes to the document.
   
5. Click “Share” and type the email address you want to share the folder.
   

You’ve now shared a folder with the family members you’ve chosen. They’ll have access to either view or view and edit everything contained within the folder, depending on the access you’ve given them.

How to Share an iCloud Keychain With Family

Sometimes you may need to share your passwords with family members. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as simply sharing them like you can with calendars or folders. In order to share your iCloud Keychain, you’ll need to use AirDrop from your iPhone, and the recipients must be listed in your contacts. You’ll only be able to send your Keychain passwords to family members who use an iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Unfortunately, to use AirDrop, the person you want to share your passwords with must be within close proximity. To learn how to do this, follow the steps below.

1. Using your iPhone, tap on “Settings.”
   
2. Locate and tap on “Passwords.”
   
3. Select the account(s) for which you want to share your passwords.
   
4. Tap the “Share” icon and choose the contact you want to share with.
   

In order to share your password information, the recipient must be able to receive AirDrop files. Follow the instructions below if they have issues receiving the information.

How to Have Your Recipient Receive AirDrop Files

1. Using your iPhone, tap on “Settings.”
   
2. Navigate to and select “General.”
   
3. Press “AirDrop”
   
4. Choose either “Contacts Only” or “Everyone.”
   

FAQ

Are there other things I can share from my iCloud?

Yes, you can share other things from your iCloud. Using similar methods outlined in this article, you can also share Pages, Numbers, Keynotes, and even individual photos.

Can I stop sharing my iCloud calendar?

Yes. Sharing your iCloud calendar isn’t permanent. You have the ability to change who has access to your calendar at any time. To stop sharing your iCloud calendar, follow the steps below.

1. Open your iCloud Calendar.

2. Click on the “Share” icon from the left side of the screen.

3. From the pop-up window, hover your mouse over the person you’d like to stop sharing with.

4. Tap on the “Question Mark” icon.

5. From the drop-down menu, select “Remove Person.”

Can I share my calendar and folders using my iPhone?

To share iCloud items, you are not limited to one Apple device. You can share your iCloud items using a Mac, PC, laptop, iPhone, or iPad.

Is there a way to share an iCloud account with my family?

You can share one iCloud account with your entire family by using iCloud+. This subscription service allows up to five additional family members to share one iCloud, but each member will have their own private account. The advantage of an iCloud+ account is increased storage, taking the regular storage of 5 GB up to 50 GB or more, depending on which plan you have. All you need to do is go to your iCloud account settings and select “Family Sharing.” The interface will guide you through the rest of the process.

Save Time by Sharing iCloud Calendars, Folders, and Passwords

There’s no need to use email or file-transfer apps to share photos and files from your iCloud with family. The most efficient way is to allow them access to these things. You’ll only need to do it once, which will save you from sending them the actual files. Passwords can also be shared, but only via iPhone using AirDrop.

Have you used iCloud to share your calendar and folders with family? Have you used AirDrop to share passwords, and did you use the same methods outlined in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.