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# cloudSharing

A service that shares an item provider’s contents with other iCloud users.

```
static let cloudSharing: NSSharingService.Name
```

## Discussion

The behavior of the cloud-sharing service is different from other services. It creates a persistent sharing session between two or more iCloud users, and provides access to the original items, rather than sending copies. For more information about CloudKit Sharing, see <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/CloudKit/shared-records>.

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