Share Collections with Users

Share collections directly with other Ente users. They'll have access through their Locker app with full end-to-end encryption.

How it works

When you share a collection with another Ente user:

1. Your device encrypts the sharing keys using their public key
2. Only their device can decrypt these keys
3. They receive the shared collection in their Locker app
4. Ente's servers never have access to the decrypted content

Sharing a collection

1. Open the collection you want to share
2. Tap the share button
3. Select Share with Ente user
4. Enter the person's Ente email address
5. Choose the permission level:
   • Viewer: Can view only
   • Collaborator: Can view and add items
6. Tap Share

All items in the collection will be shared.

Sharing individual items

To share an individual item with an Ente user, add it to a collection and share the collection. Alternatively, you can create a public link for the item.

Managing shared collections

Viewing who has access

1. Open the shared collection
2. Tap the share button
3. View the list of people with access

Changing permissions

1. Open the shared collection
2. Tap the share button
3. Tap on the person's name
4. Select new permissions
5. Tap Save

Removing access

1. Open the shared collection
2. Tap the share button
3. Tap on the person's name
4. Select Remove access
5. Confirm removal

Receiving shared collections

When someone shares a collection with you:

1. You'll receive a notification
2. The shared collection appears in your Shared with me section
3. Tap to view the shared items

Permissions

Permission	View	Add Items	Delete	Share
Viewer	Yes	No	No	No
Collaborator	Yes	Yes	No	No

Related FAQs

• How do I share items with family?
• Can I share individual items with Ente users?
• What happens when I update a shared item?