If you want to use iCloud to share files with non-Apple users, follow this step-by-step guide here. What’s better, this way to allow others to upload files to the iCloud folder without your Apple ID. Read further to see more details!
Case 1: Is there a recommended method to share iCloud folder with non-Apple users when using the Apple Files app? Perhaps there's an additional app that can be used for sharing specific files?
Case 2: How can I share an iCloud Drive folder without needing Apple IDs, emails, or phone numbers for recipients? I want to keep event files in iCloud for easy access, and I don't want to manually add many people. I'd like to share a read-only link to the folder. Is this possible?
Yes, you can share an iCloud Drive folder with non-Apple users and this action can benefit us from various perspectives. There are 4 of them:
Since not everyone uses Apple devices and has an Apple ID, it may be quite troublesome if the recipient cannot directly access your shared iCloud folders. However, there is a free cloud-management service that can help you out which is MultCloud.
MultCloud gathers multiple clouds like iCloud Drive, Google Drive, and Dropbox with one app. It offers various functions for cloud-to-cloud transfer. Except for the transfer functions, you can use its "Shares" function to share iCloud folder with non-Apple user with MultCloud links. By doing so, recipients can access the shared folders without an Apple ID.
Step 1: Create a MultCloud account and add iCloud Drive to MultCloud. To add iCloud Drive, you can click “Add Cloud” and the iCloud Drive icon. Then go through the two-factor authentication to log in to your account.
Step 2: Select iCloud Drive in the left bar and choose the folder you want to share with others.
Step 3: Click “Share” in the upper taskbar and choose “Share with MultCloud” or “Create a Transfer”.
►If you choose “Share with MultCloud”, then select “Public Share” (share folder without a password) or “Private Share” (share folder with a password). After the selection, click “Create Share” and then you can copy the shared link and send it to the others to use iCloud to share files with non-Apple users.
►If you choose “Create a Transfer”, click the plus icon to choose the iCloud Drive folder and other cloud folders if you want. Then tap on “Create Transfer” and copy the link or email the link to others to share iCloud folder with non-Apple user.
Note: We don’t use “Source Share” because it creates sharing links of iCloud. So, the recipients need to have an Apple ID to access your shared folder. However, the other 2 shared modes create sharing links of MultCloud and others can access the shared folder on any device.
Step 4: If you want others to upload files to this iCloud Drive folder without your account, you can open “Shares” in the left bar and turn on the button next to your shared folder.
Note: If you want to directly share a folder from iCloud to Google Drive, Dropbox, or other clouds, you can try another MultCloud function - Cloud Transfer.
Here you are also offered the easiest way to move your iCloud folders to another cloud like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Workspace. The process is automatic and you can apply some features to it to make it smarter.
Step 1: Add iCloud Drive and Dropbox to MultCloud after you get a MultCloud account.
Step 2: Select “Cloud Sync” in the left sidebar and choose iCloud Drive and Dropbox in the boxes. Then click “Transfer Now” to start syncing iCloud folders to Dropbox.
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If you need to share iCloud folder with non-Apple user, the MultCloud Shares proves to be the best solution. It can perfectly meet your needs and allow others to upload files to your iCloud without login. Simplify the process and enhance cross-platform sharing with MultCloud today!