How To Get A Direct Link To iCloud Files Inside Finder In macOS

Open Finder and click iCloud in the left navigation bar. Right-click the file you want to share and from the context menu, select Share>Add People. This is where the design flaw shows itself. While you can get a direct link to to iCloud files inside Finder, you have to go through a tedious share menu to get it.

1. How do I share a link to an iCloud folder?
2. How do I add iCloud to Finder on my Mac?
3. How do I add files to iCloud drive on Mac?
4. How do I access iCloud link?
5. Does iCloud link share all photos?
6. Does iCloud link work on Android?

How do I share a link to an iCloud folder?

How to share a folder

1. Sign into iCloud.com and open iCloud Drive.
2. Select the folder you wish to share.
3. Click Add People at the top of the screen.
4. Choose a sharing option: Email or Copy Link.
5. To edit who can access the folder and the permissions, click Share Options.

How do I add iCloud to Finder on my Mac?

Click Finder from the menu bar, select Preferences, on the Sidebar tab, check iCloud Drive. 2) With iCloud Drive selected from your sidebar, click View in the menu bar. 3) Select Show Path Bar. 4) You will then see iCloud Drive with its icon at the bottom of your Finder window.

How do I add files to iCloud drive on Mac?

Turn on Desktop and Documents on every Mac that you want to use with iCloud Drive.

1. From your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences. Click Apple ID, then click iCloud. ...
2. Make sure that iCloud Drive is turned on.
3. Next to iCloud Drive, click Options.
4. Choose Desktop & Documents Folders.
5. Click Done.

How do I access iCloud link?

When someone shares an iCloud photo link with you, tap on the link or thumbnail preview to open the Photos app. From there you can view the photos or videos without needing to download them first. (On a computer, clicking on an iCloud link opens a new tab in your default browser of an iCloud Photos page.)

Does iCloud link share all photos?

When iCloud Photos is turned on, you can share multiple full-quality photos with an iCloud link. iCloud links remain available for 30 days, can be viewed by anyone, and can be shared using any app, such as Messages or Mail.

Does iCloud link work on Android?

Whilst iCloud Photo isn't cross-platform (meaning Android users can't download an app version), Android's Google Photos is. Both Android and iPhone users can download the Google Photos app and use it identically. This makes Google Photos a far better choice than iCloud Photo if you're a big picture and album sharer.