Instant sharing is not one button. The right gallery model depends on privacy, guest experience, and event format. Pick the model before links go public.
How to choose
Global gallery — open events, activations, shared browsing. Share by link, QR code, or password-protected portal.
Private gallery — every guest gets their own set. Face recognition groups images and creates individual links.
Find Me — guests locate themselves from a selfie or reference photo without scrolling the whole event.
Set access rules before sharing: public link, access code, password, SMS, or email.
Add brand banners, cover images, and watermarks if the gallery is client-facing.
Try it
Create one test global gallery link and one private-gallery flow. Compare the guest experience: how many taps does it take to find a useful photo?
Watch out for
Using a global gallery on a privacy-sensitive shoot. School / corporate / VIP work needs access control.
Forgetting to enable Find Me for the project — guests cannot use it otherwise.
Source: How Photos Are Shared in Instant