How to share iCloud storage

Apple provides a generous 5GB of free iCloud storage. Need more? Subscription plans range from $0.99/month (50GB) to $59.99/month (12TB), offering additional benefits like enhanced email privacy.

Regardless of your storage plan, sharing is easy. You can leverage iCloud Family Sharing or share individual files and folders.

Sharing iCloud Storage with Family Sharing

Apple's Family Sharing simplifies the process of sharing subscriptions (like Apple Music and Apple News), including iCloud storage. Parental controls are also available, but we'll focus on storage sharing.

Note: Family Sharing requires a paid iCloud storage plan; only the family organizer needs to subscribe. Setup can be done on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. On mobile devices:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap your name.
3. Tap Family Sharing.
4. Select Set Up Your Family.

macOS users find similar options in System Settings. Invite family members (up to six) via a shareable link (text, email, etc.). Manage family members via Family in Settings (or System Settings on macOS). Access iCloud sharing via Family Checklist then iCloud . Post-setup, manage sharing from iCloud Storage on the Family screen.

All family members access the shared storage pool. Individual files and folders remain private unless explicitly shared.

Sharing iCloud Storage via Files and Folders

This method allows sharing specific files and folders with chosen contacts, regardless of family membership, and works even with the free 5GB plan. It doesn't pool storage like Family Sharing but creates collaborative spaces.

To share a folder from iCloud Drive (web version):

1. Locate the folder.
2. Click the Share Folder button (person icon with a plus sign).
3. Generate a shareable link (email or copy).
4. Adjust sharing options (edit permissions, link access).
5. Click Share.

Choose between "Only people you invite" (controlled access) or "Anyone with the link" (open access). File sharing uses the same top-right share button. macOS users can use Cmd click for similar sharing options.

Shared folders with edit permissions allow collaborators to upload and modify files, consuming only the your iCloud storage quota (unless they have separate copies).

Both Family Sharing and file/folder sharing offer convenient ways to share iCloud storage. Use them together for shared family projects (like vacation planning).

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