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# shareMetadata(for:)

Fetches the share metadata for the specified share URL.

```
func shareMetadata(for url: URL) async throws -> CKShare.Metadata
```

## Parameters

`url`

The share URL that CloudKit uses to locate the metadata.

## Return Value

The share metadata for the share URL.

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