Google Photos Partner Sharing is a game-changer for those running low on storage space. By sharing albums with friends and family, you can free up space and avoid having to delete cherished memories.
You can share up to 15 albums at a time with a single link, making it easy to collaborate with others. This feature also allows you to see who's viewed or liked your shared photos.
Sharing albums with loved ones can also help you keep track of who's seen your photos, reducing the need to send individual messages or emails.
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Setup and Manage Partner Sharing
To set up Partner Sharing in Google Photos, you need to back up your photos and give Google permission to detect faces. Make sure you're comfortable with handing over this data to a large tech company.
To begin, head to photos.google.com on your computer and sign in with your [email protected] details. Click on Settings, then Partner sharing, and select Get started. You'll then be asked to enter your personal Gmail address.
Next, select All photos to share with your partner, and click Next. Finally, click Send invitation to share your photos with your partner automatically.
Partner Sharing only works if you've given Google permission to detect faces, so be sure to enable this feature before setting it up.
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Save Storage Space
If you're concerned about running out of storage space on your device, Partner Sharing can help. It automatically saves shared photos to your library, so you don't have to worry about manually saving each one.
Back up your photos to the cloud and give Google permission to detect faces, and Partner Sharing will take care of the rest. This way, you'll have access to all your shared photos without having to store them locally.
Partner Sharing only works if you've enabled this feature, so make sure to do that if you want to save storage space. Some users might be hesitant to hand over face-detection data to a large tech company, so it's essential to understand the implications.
By using Partner Sharing, you can free up storage space on your device and still have access to all your shared photos. This is especially useful if you're constantly receiving new photos from friends and family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do shared Google Photos count towards storage?
No, shared Google Photos do not count towards the storage of the recipient's account. They only take up space on the original uploader's account, using Google Photos' smart sharing system.
How do I save Google Photos from partner sharing?
To save Google Photos from partner sharing, tap "Save to your account" under Partner sharing settings in the Google Photos app. This will ensure all shared photos are automatically saved to your account.
How to transfer Google Photos to another account to save space?
To transfer Google Photos to another account, sign in to your source account, navigate to Google Photos > Settings > Partner Sharing, and send an invitation to the destination account. This will allow you to share all your photos with the new account, freeing up space on your original account.
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