How to Share Albums in Google Photos

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the target album

   Launch the Google Photos app. Tap the Library tab in the bottom navigation bar and select the album you wish to share under the Albums section.

2. 20 sec

   Trigger the share interface

   Tap the Share icon located in the top-right corner of the screen. This opens the sharing configuration menu for your specific album.

   Note: The Share icon is represented by three connected dots.
3. 1 min

   Add people to the album

   Select contacts from your suggested list or enter their email address or phone number in the search bar. Tap Send to dispatch an invitation to view or contribute to the album.

4. 1 min

   Manage link sharing settings

   Tap the three-dot More icon in the top-right corner and select Options. Toggle the Link sharing switch to generate a URL that you can copy and send directly to others via messaging apps.

   Note: Enabling link sharing allows anyone with the link to view the album.
5. 30 sec

   Enable contributor permissions

   Within the Options menu, toggle the Collaborate switch to allow invitees to add their own photos and videos to the album. You can also toggle Comment and Likes to manage social interaction within the album.

   Note: Contributors can add content, but cannot delete photos they did not upload.