Stopping Partner Sharing in Google Photos: A Simple Guide

Hey there! Are you wondering how to put an end to partner sharing in Google Photos? I’ve got you covered. In this guide, I’m going to walk you through the steps to stop sharing your Google Photos with your partner. Let’s dive in!

First off, it’s important to know that stopping partner sharing is a breeze. All you need is an internet connection and a few minutes of your time. Trust me, it’s totally worth it for your peace of mind. Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Open Google Photos

To begin, open the Google Photos app or website on your device. Make sure you’re signed in with your Google account. You may need to enter your email and password to access your account.

Step 2: Go to Sharing Settings

Once you’re in Google Photos, look for the “Sharing” tab. It’s usually located at the bottom of the screen or in the menu. Click on it to proceed.

Step 3: Find Your Partner’s Sharing Settings

In the Sharing section, you’ll see a list of people you’re currently sharing your Google Photos with. Look for your partner’s name or email address. Once you find it, click on it to access their sharing settings.

Step 4: Stop Partner Sharing

Within your partner’s sharing settings, you’ll have the option to stop sharing your Google Photos with them. Simply click on the “Stop Sharing” button or toggle to turn off the sharing feature. Don’t forget to confirm your decision to complete the process.

And there you have it! By following these four simple steps, you’ll successfully stop sharing your Google Photos with your partner. They’ll no longer have access to your precious memories, giving you the privacy you desire.

Remember, if you have any concerns or questions, Google’s support team is always ready to assist you. Reach out to them for any further assistance you may need.

Congratulations on taking control of your shared photos! You’ve got this!

Did you know that Google Photos has a hidden gem called Partner Sharing? It’s a cool feature that allows you to effortlessly share all your photos and videos with your spouse without having to manually do it every time.

But here’s the thing, there may come a time when you want to stop sharing your files with your partner. Maybe they’ve changed their email address or you simply want to keep a few files private.

So, What Exactly Is Partner Sharing in Google Photos?

Partner Sharing is a nifty feature in Google Photos that enables you to automatically share all your photos and videos with your partner. It goes beyond just adding faces to Google Photos because it actually makes the other person a co-owner of the images and videos you upload online.

But there’s a catch – you can only share your entire library with one person. And any changes you make to a shared photo or video won’t affect your partner’s copy if they’ve already saved it. Let’s say you edited a video on Google Photos, the changes will only be applied to the original shared file, not the one your partner downloaded.

How to Stop Partner Sharing in Google Photos on the Web

If your partner has changed their account, you’ll need to stop the current Partner Sharing settings. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Open Google Photos.
2. Tap the gear icon at the top.
3. Click the drop-down menu next to Partner Sharing.

4. Select Remove partner and confirm.

Once you’ve done that, your former partner won’t be able to see any of the photos or videos. But if they saved copies of the files before being removed as a partner, they’ll still have those copies.

How to Stop Partner Sharing in Google Photos From Android or iPhone

You can also stop partner sharing in Google Photos from an Android or iPhone. The process is almost the same as on the web.

1. Open Google Photos on your phone.
2. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
3. Select Photo settings.

4. Tap Sharing and then Partner Sharing.
5. Select Remove partner and confirm.

How to Set Up Partner Sharing in Google Photos From the Web

You might want to give Partner Sharing a try if you haven’t already. Here’s how to set up automatic photo and media sharing with your partner from Google Photos on the web.

1. Open Google Photos on your PC’s browser.
2. Select Sharing.
3. Click Get started.
4. Under Choose start date, select the date you want to start sharing files.
5. Under Choose photos to share, select whether you want to share all files or only photos with specific people in them.
6. Select Next.

7. Find the person you want to partner with.
8. Click Send Invitation.

Once you’ve sent the invitation, your partner will need to accept it using their Google Photos app.

How to Set Up Partner Sharing in Google Photos From Android or iPhone

You can also set up Partner Sharing using the Google Photos app on your Android or iPhone. Here’s how.

1. Open the Google Photos app.
2. Tap Sharing at the bottom.
3. Select Share with partner.

4. Tap Select partner.
5. Under Choose start date, select the date you want to start sharing files.
6. Under Choose photos to share, select whether you want to share all files or only photos with specific people in them.
7. Select Select partner.

8. Find your partner and tap Confirm.

Setting Up and Removing Partner Sharing is Easy

Partner Sharing is a great way to share memories with someone special on Google Photos. If both of your storage spaces are full or if one of you is changing email accounts, know that you can stop and reset your Partner Sharing settings whenever you want. Are some of your files missing? If they are, you or your partner might have accidentally deleted them. Act quickly and recover your deleted Google Photos files with this guide.

FAQs

Q: Whose storage is used when you’re Partner Sharing in Google Photos?

A: The photo will take up storage space in the account of the person who uploaded it. If you download the file, it will still take up storage space in your partner’s account unless they stop sharing it with you.

Q: Can the other person remove Partner Share in Google Photos?

A: Both sides of the Partner Share feature can remove each other whenever they want. However, you can’t send a request to be partners with someone on Google Photos. They have to be the ones to initiate Partner Sharing.

Q: Can I limit Partner Sharing to specific files only?

A: You can filter your partner’s access by date and groups of faces. You can also remove access to specific photos through the Partner Sharing option on Google Photos. If your partner has downloaded their own copy of the file, they’ll still have it even after access to Partner Sharing is limited.