Transfer between macs via iCloud.

I would like to be able to send family videos and photos to my daughter's macbook and grandaughter's iPad. I tried to sync theirs to mine with usb lead but message that they may only be synced to one computer prompts this post.
Glad of any guidance.
Thanks

They would have to set up iCloud on their devices using your account id and password to sync via icloud - not sure you'd want to do that.
Otherwise send via email if possible or use some internet service to share pics and video. iCloud is not really for sharing with other users, only to keep *your* devices in sync.

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Transfer between macs via iCloud.

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