Sharing photo libraries with multiple users

Can I set my imac up so that my photo library is shared between the multiple users on the computer? If so, how do I do it?

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  • File system management when sharing photos/music with other users in Mac OS

    I'm a new convert from the Windows world. I'm trying to setup multiple accounts for each user within my household. However, I'd like us to all share the same set of folders for photos within iPhoto and music in iTunes. Is it best to just used the "shared" folder instead of keeping them in the standard home directory and trying to share those folders with other users? What is the best approach to this. I would imagine most people do this for managing their music if not photos as well. Just trying to learn best practice on the file system management before I copy over gigs of files from my old PC.
    Thanks much,
    champlir

    champlir
    Welcome to the Apple Discussions. This might help with iPhoto.
    There are two ways to share, depending on what you mean by 'share'.
    If you want the other user to be able to see the pics, but not add to, change or alter your library, then enable Sharing in your iPhoto (Preferences -> Sharing), leave iPhoto running and use Fast User Switching to open the other account. In that account, enable 'Look For Shared Libraries'. Your Library will appear in the other source pane.
    Remember iPhoto must be running in both accounts for this to work.
    If you want the other user to have the same access to the library as you: to be able to add, edit, organise, keyword etc. then:
    Quit iPhoto in both accounts
    Move the iPhoto Library Folder to an external HD set to ignore permissions. You could also use a Disk Image or even partition your Hard Disk.
    In each account in turn: Hold down the option (or alt) key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting dialogue, select 'Choose Library' and navigate to the new library location. From that point on, this will be the default library location. Both accounts will have full access to the library, in fact, both accounts will 'own' it.
    However, there is a catch with this system and it is a significant one. iPhoto is not a multi-user app., it does not have the code to negotiate two users simultaneously writing to the database, and trying will cause db corruption. So only one user at a time, and back up, back up back up.
    Finally: If you’re comfortable in the Terminal, and understand File Permissions, ACL’s etc., some folks have reported success using the process outlined here . (Note this page refers to 10.4, but it should also work on 10.5). If you’re not comfortable with the terminal, and don’t know an ACL from the ACLU, then you’re best doing something else... Oh, and the warning about simultaneous users still applies.
    Regards
    TD

  • Sharing Photo Stream with Windows user

    Greetings.  I am trying to help a family member join Shared Photo Streams on their Windows PC so they can see the photos of their grandkids.  We installed iCloud Control Panel 3.1 on his Windows 7 notebook, and I created an iCloud account for him using my MacBook.  We can log into the account on iCloud.com, so we know it has been set up.  We checked the Photos boxes in iCloud Control Panel.
    I added him to an existing Shared Photo Stream using iPhoto on my MacBook, and he received the invitation via email, but when he clicks on the link to join, all he gets is a page that says you can only join a Shared Photo Stream using one of a list of Apple devices.  I have read all the troubleshooting posts, and we even tried the hint that suggests killing all the Windows proceeses and restarting, but no joy.  I'm successfully sharing the stream with other Apple users, so the basic sharing is working.
    I know we could set up the Photo Streams as public Web pages, but we'd really prefer not to have the baby pictures available to anyone who happens to find the URL.  Some posts I've read seem to indicate that other people have this working, but we just can't figure it out.  Any help from someone who has this working with the software combo above would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

    This Apple document gives the requirements for using iCloud and Photo Streams for both Macs and PCs: iCloud: System requirementsl.
    The following is from that document:
    My Photo Stream
    iOS 5.1
    OS X v10.7.5
    iPhoto ’11 (9.2.2)
    or Aperture 3.2.3
    Windows Vista (SP2)4, Windows 7, Windows 8
    iCloud Control Panel 1.1
    Apple TV software 5.0
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    Photo Streams
    iOS 6
    OS X v10.8.2
    iPhoto ’11 (9.4) or Aperture 3.4
    Windows Vista (SP2)4, Windows 7, Windows 8
    iCloud Control Panel 2.1.2
    Apple TV software 5.1
    iCloud Photo Sharing
    iOS 7
    OS X Mavericks v10.9
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    iCloud Control Panel 3.0
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  • Sharing an iMac with multiple users

    when sharing an iMac with more than one user how do you stop your email and safari bookmarks coming up in the other persons' logon area?
    at the moment all my messages, emails etc are appearing under the other persons' account

    Both of you are likely also using the same Apple ID and the same email accounts.

  • Sharing Itunes Library with multiple users on same computer

    Several people in my house share the same laptop and we all have our own user id. I am the administrator. How do I set up itunes so that all of the music, the entire library, is accessible to all user id's when each person is logged in? I thought I had it figured out but whenever I download new music the others don't see it, only what was already there. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

    Give this ago, This is what I am trying at the moment and is a bit experimental, I haven't Tested it yet with iPhone/iPad/iPods sync yet. (will do this soon and will report back)
    1. BACK UP!!! (just in case) Copy your itunes folder normally found under (user - "username" - Music folder) to a usb drive or just copy it into the music folder. (in fact do a full system back up I'm guessing you haven't done it in a while)
    2. Create the new user account if not already done so. (I am setting up my other users as a new users with no existing iTunes content.)
    3. Move the itunes folder under (user - "username" - Music folder) into (user - shared)
    4. Change the read/write access to the (user - shared - iTunes folder) Right click on the folder - +Get Info+ - Under Permissions allow all the users Read & Write, Click the cog and select apply to enclosed items.
    5. Make an alias of the "iTunes folder" and move it back to your original itunes folder location +(user - "username" - Music folder)+
    6. Remove alias from the name.
    7. Start itunes check to make sure every thing is ok, play a few tracks.
    Under iTunes preferences - Advance
    make sure the itunes media folder location is (user - "shared" - iTunes - iTunes Media)
    I also have Keep iTune media folder organized checked
    & Copy files to iTunes Media folder checked. (When music, vids, or update Apps for my iPhone/iPod, it should now show up in the other user's account)
    8. Close out of itunes User done.
    9. Log into user 2's and go to (user - shared) folder Check to make sure this user has read & write permissions. Make an alias of the "iTunes folder" and move it to user 2's music folder +(user - "username" - Music folder)+
    10. Start itunes check to make sure every thing is ok, play a few tracks.
    Under iTunes preferences - Advance
    make sure the itunes media folder location is (user - "shared" - iTunes - iTunes Media)
    Make sure Keep iTune media folder organized & Copy files to iTunes Media folder are checked.
    Log this user into the iTunes store if need (it shouldn't effect the the other users)
    11. YOUR DONE, Unless you have more users, then just repeat steps 8, 9 ,10 (and 11 if needed)
    Just note that only 1 user can access the Shared iTunes account at a time so close iTunes if you not using it.
    Each user should be running off the same iTunes library now. Once you are happy with the set up and nothing has happened to your music then delete the back ups in step 1.
    Hope this helps, Let me know how you get on?
    I will let you know how I get on with 2 iPhones and 2 iTunes store accounts under each User syncing.
    AND I cant see why this shouldn't work for iPhoto.
    Message was edited by: Gmor

  • Sharing iTunes/iPhoto with multiple users on same iMac

    Sorry if this has been asked and answered (if so, could you refer me to the post).
    I am trying to set my machine up so that my wife and I have different user accounts but shared access to the same iTunes and iPhoto content. I managed to do this by placing the iPhoto library and the iTunes library in the shared folder and by applying admin read and write permissions to both folders.
    The problem is that when I add new photos or music to iTunes or iPhoto whilst logged into my account, when my wife (also an admin on the mac) logs in she doesn't have automatic access to the new content unless I (or she) tediously go through each individual file giving her read and write access so that she can access them in her own account. The converse is also true for her adding new media and me not having access to it.
    Is there a way this can be overcome?
    Hopefully this makes sense to someone.
    Thanks
    James Munro

    I typed "Share itunes" in the search bar next to "Support" and found:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203
    I typed "Share iphoto" in the search bar next to "Support" and found:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1198
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  • HT1198 unable to share libraries with multiple users

    I read thru and followed directions on how to share using a disk image, I was able to copy my iphoto library to it and select it to open on my account, I set permissions to read and write for both other users and ignored ownership on that driver. it works for my account but it says that I dont have permission for the other one other and on my daughters it said that i would have to do an upgrade and I did not have enough space to write on the drive. I made it 100gb and am only using 10 gb. feeling lost  please help. Thanks

    version 9.4.3 I ended up copying ther iphoto library to the shared users folder and telling iphoto to pull out of that folder on both accounts. I deleted  my daughters account and gave her the old computer for her home work and such. so far it is working. if there is a better way let me know. I do have a hard drive plugged in for backup purposes, should I use it for the shared iphoto library or just leave it as is?

  • Sharing itunes libarary with multiple users on one laptop

    I have a MBP 17". I share the machine with my daughter. I wish to allow her to access my music in her profile without having to copy my whole library and putting it into her profile as this would use up a lot of space. Can someone please give mea STEP by STEP guide how I can share music form my library from my profile into her library on her profile. I hold the administrator status on the powerbook.
    Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • HT2688 Working on a single computer with multiple users, I have set things up to allow each user to view and listen to the others' music libraries under the "Shared Library" function.  Can you then connect an iPod touch and copy music from a shared librar

    Working on a single computer with multiple users, I have set things up to allow each user to view and listen to the others' music libraries under the "Shared Library" function.  Can you then connect an iPod touch and copy music from a shared library?

    Was your wife logged into the libray at the time you tried to log in? I have had a similar problem and it was because another user was logged into the library when I attempted to. I got the permission denied banner.

  • Shared Photo & Music Libraries for Multiple Users on Same Machine

    I've setup multiple users on a single machine and I'm trying to have a common shared folder for photos (w/ Adobe PSE) and music (w/ iTunes). First, on photos:
    -Tried setting up a folder on /users/shared/pictures. How can I "share" the main folder and have permissions carry down to all subfolders and files?
    -I've given the other user permission, but when logged on, Finder window only displays icon, not preview of image? In cover flow mode, image shows up, though?
    -Is this the best approach or is /me/public the better way or /me/pictures (shared) a better way?
    And then on music:
    -recommendations on best approach to have a single library with multiple users and multiple iTunes accounts.
    Thanks in advance

    The iTunes sharing is for sharing music between computers on a network.
    To share music on a single PC, read this article
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93195

  • Sharing Photo Libraries on one computer with two accounts

    I have two accounts on my Mac Mini, OS 10.7.5 and have enabled photo sharing in both. However the second account, my wife's doesn't show the photo libraries I'm trying to share. Any thoughts please

    Photo sharing works only between different computers, not for accounts on the same machine.
    On the same computer you can give your wife direct access to your libraries, like described here:
    iPhoto: Sharing libraries among multiple users
    Or if your Mac MIni can be upgraded to a system that supports iCloud, you can share selected albums as Shared PhotoStreams: See iCloud: Using and troubleshooting Shared Photo Streams
    Regards
    Léonie

  • Using home sharing, can you sync libraries between multiple users in a household?

    Using home sharing, can you sync libraries between multiple users in a household?

    Hey lindsay146,
    Home Sharing lets you to stream or transfer music, movies, and more with up to five authorized computers in your household. You can learn more about it in this link:
    Understanding Home Sharing
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3819
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  • Sharing iTunes on a single computer with multiple users

    Greetings,
    I have been troubleshooting a problem sharing iTunes on a single computer with multiple users that cropped up a few weeks ago and have not had very good luck.
    Several months ago I successfully set up my wife’s G4 Laptop (PowerPC processor) so that we could share iTunes on that computer. I had just gotten her an “My Book” external hard drive (Western Digital). The iTunes Library will go on this new unit because the internal drive was running out of room. I successfully set the privileges, moved the entire library onto a “Share” directory and everything worked fine.
    In this way, when I got a new CD I could add it to iTunes (under my login, administrator privileges) and she could access it (under her login) to listen to while working on the computer or using her iPod. This arrangement went well for quite awhile.
    About a month and a half ago, when I tried to launch iTunes from my login I received this message:
    “The iTunes Library file is locked, on a locked disk, or you do not have write permission for this file.”
    I think the permissions must have changed when there was an update because my wife is pretty careful about what she does on her computer. Updates were the only thing I could think of that had changed since I had set her computer up. I also noticed that some of the iTunes defaults were different from the last time I had used it to add a CD.
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    Can someone point me to any articles or clues as to how I need to set-up iTunes on a single computer to be shared by more than one user? Also, I am considering upgrading to the newer system in a few weeks, so if a solution for OS X 10.5 is available, that would work too.
    Tim

    Was your wife logged into the libray at the time you tried to log in? I have had a similar problem and it was because another user was logged into the library when I attempted to. I got the permission denied banner.

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