Shared iCloud Photo Library on Mac with Big Sur

I have a shared iCloud Photo Library that works well to share photos with my partner on both our iPad and iPhones. I do not seem to be able to access the shared library on either mine or my partners profiles on our rather ancient iMac that (can only) run Big Sur 11. Is there something I am missing or is it not possible to access shared photo library on Big Sur?

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Posted on Aug 20, 2023 03:19 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2023 08:31 AM

For requirements for a shared photo library, see the following from: How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library - Apple Support


To set up a Shared Library, you need a device with iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, or macOS Ventura or later with iCloud Photos turned on. If you're under 13, you can only join or create a Shared Library with members of your Family Sharing group.*

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To join a Shared Library, you need a device with iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, or macOS Ventura or later with iCloud Photos turned on. If you're under 13, you can only join or create a Shared Library with members of your Family Sharing group.*


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Aug 20, 2023 08:31 AM in response to tiriana

For requirements for a shared photo library, see the following from: How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library - Apple Support


To set up a Shared Library, you need a device with iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, or macOS Ventura or later with iCloud Photos turned on. If you're under 13, you can only join or create a Shared Library with members of your Family Sharing group.*

and

To join a Shared Library, you need a device with iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, or macOS Ventura or later with iCloud Photos turned on. If you're under 13, you can only join or create a Shared Library with members of your Family Sharing group.*


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