# iCloud and sharing

Photo access across accounts, devices, messages and shared libraries.

- [Do Hidden Photos Sync to iCloud?](https://statemaps.net/blog/do-hidden-photos-sync-to-icloud): Understand how the Hidden album behaves with iCloud Photos synchronization.

- [How to Stop iCloud Photos Syncing Across Devices](https://statemaps.net/blog/stop-icloud-photos-syncing): Review synchronization controls, originals, and shared photo copies safely.

- [Can Family Sharing Members See Your iCloud Photos?](https://statemaps.net/blog/family-sharing-photo-privacy): Shared storage, a shared login and a shared photo library are three different access arrangements.

- [How to Turn Off Shared With You Photos on iPhone](https://statemaps.net/blog/turn-off-shared-with-you-photos): Control which message attachments appear in Photos without confusing the display setting with deletion.

## Private photo and document storage

For photos and documents you choose to store separately, explore [VaultForYou](https://www.vaultforyou.app/).