# existing(_:container:allowedSharingOptions:) Allows the user to view or make modifications to the share settings. ``` static func existing(_ share: CKShare, container: CKContainer, allowedSharingOptions: CKAllowedSharingOptions = CKAllowedSharingOptions.standard) -> CKShareTransferRepresentation.ExportedShare ``` ## Parameters `share` The existing [`CKShare`](/documentation/CloudKit/CKShare) object. `container` The [`CKContainer`](/documentation/CloudKit/CKContainer) for the share. `allowedSharingOptions` The [`CKAllowedSharingOptions`](/documentation/CloudKit/CKAllowedSharingOptions). The [`standard`](/documentation/CloudKit/CKAllowedSharingOptions/standard) option is the default. ## Return Value The [`CKShareTransferRepresentation.ExportedShare`](/documentation/CloudKit/CKShareTransferRepresentation/ExportedShare) with updated share settings. ## Discussion Use this method when you have a [`CKShare`](/documentation/CloudKit/CKShare) that’s already saved to the server. When your app invokes the share sheet with a [`CKShare`](/documentation/CloudKit/CKShare) registered with this method, the system allows the owner to make modifications to the share settings, or allows a participant to view the share settings. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)