How to Create a Shared Album on iOS 12

Shared Albums on iOS 12 allow you to easily share photos and videos with selected friends and family using iCloud. This guide provides a straightforward walkthrough on how to enable the Shared Albums feature in your device settings, set up a new shared album within the Photos app, and invite subscribers via email or phone number.

Step 1: Enable Shared Albums in Settings

Before creating an album, ensure the feature is turned on:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iOS 12 device.
  2. Tap your Apple ID banner at the very top.
  3. Select iCloud, then tap Photos.
  4. Scroll down and toggle the switch next to Shared Albums to the green ON position.

Step 2: Create a New Shared Album

  1. Open the Photos app.
  2. Tap the Albums tab at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap the + (plus) icon in the top-left corner.
  4. Select New Shared Album from the menu.
  5. Type a name for your album, then tap Next.

Step 3: Invite Subscribers

  1. In the "To" field, enter the names, email addresses, or phone numbers of the people you want to invite. You can also tap the + icon on the right to select contacts directly from your address book.
  2. Tap Create.

Your shared album is now created, and an invitation will be sent to the contacts you added.

Step 4: Add More Subscribers Later

If you want to invite more people after the album is created:

  1. Open the shared album in the Photos app.
  2. Tap the People tab at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap Invite People.
  4. Enter the contact information and tap Add.