Question: Do Photo Stream Invites Have to Be to Apple IDs?

[Massie]

I can't find a straight answer to this...but if the answer is Yes, how do I know which email is associated with someone's Apple ID?

I know about the Public URL option but am wondering about subscribing in the Photos app.

 

[Massie]

I don't think they do. I've sent PhotoStream invites to my parents who have no Apple devices and they can see the photos on the web.

That part I get, but I'm wondering if someone can view it on their iOS device (in Photos) if they get the invite at an email other than the Apple ID.

 

[dmt316]

I believe they will be able to view it in safari only. The photo stream is ties to your Apple ID email

Edit. I was wrong. But sent a request to a non Apple ID email to my wife, we clicked the link and it opened in photo stream.

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[Massie]

I believe they will be able to view it in safari only. The photo stream is ties to your Apple ID email

Edit. I was wrong. But sent a request to a non Apple ID email to my wife, we clicked the link and it opened in photo stream.

Sent from my iPhone using iMore Forums mobile app

Great! Good to know! For some reason when I tried that myself I got an error message.