How to create shared libraries in Google Photos

Creating shared libraries in Google Photos allows you to collaborate with a specific person on a photo collection, adding pictures, videos, and comments together. For those unaware, a shared library in Google Photos is a collaborative space where you can share photos and videos with a specific person. It's like a mini photo album that both of you can contribute to, edit, and comment on.

Here's how to set it up:

On your mobile device:

1. li1Open the Google Photos app.
2. li1Tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
3. li1Select "Share your library."
4. li1Tap "Get Started."
5. li1Choose the person you want to share with from your contacts list.
6. li1Decide what photos to share:
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• li1All photos: Share everything from your library from the beginning.
• li1Photos of specific people: Select specific face groups to share photos containing those individuals.
• li1Photos from a specific date: Choose a date range to share photos within that period.
7. li1Tap "Done" to create the shared library.

On your computer:

1. li1Go to the Google Photos website (photos.google.com).
2. li1Sign in to your Google account.
3. li1Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "Settings."
4. li1Scroll down to "Partner sharing" and click on "Get Started."
5. li1Choose the person you want to share with from your contacts list.
6. li1Follow the same steps as on mobile to decide what photos to share (All photos, Photos of specific people, Photos from a specific date).
7. li1Click "Save" to create the shared library.