Browse by Category with Spaces

Spaces enable users to sort and organize their files into purpose-specific views and let you precisely control what is seen and not seen in each Space. They are a convenient way to help make your library feel less cluttered and offer numerous privacy and security options, such as Passcodes and other settings to control how other users on your account can interact with your library. Spaces are driven by Categories, which means that assigning a Space is as simple as categorizing a File, Folder, Album or Person.

Mylio Photos comes pre-loaded with several spaces, including:

• Public Space – See everything in your library except items tagged with the Private category.
• Personal Space – See all media tagged with the Personal and Family categories, except for items tagged with the Private category.
• Family Space – See all media tagged with the Family category, except for items tagged with the Private category. (Mylio Photos+ only)
• Family History Space – See all media tagged with the Family History category, except for items tagged with the Private category.
• Work Space – See all media tagged with the Work category, except for items tagged with the Private category. (Mylio Photos+ only)
• Private Space – See all media tagged with the Private category.
• Guest Space – Restricted access to the library for device sharing.
• Everything – See all media, including items tagged with the Private category.

Mylio Photos+ users also have the option to create Custom Spaces based on QuickCollections with specific viewing permissions. Custom Spaces can be used for professional projects, travel memories, family history projects, sharing your library with trusted collaborators, and more.

!WARNING: Mylio Photos cannot hide folders in the operating system. Any user on a computer can browse folders in the computer’s file system via Windows Explorer or macOS Finder. If you need to restrict folders on your computer’s hard drive, please use parental control software or only give access to your Mylio Photos Library to others on a managed file system device like iOS or Android (where browsing the file system is impossible).

Viewing and Switching Between Spaces

The first time you launch Mylio Photos, you’ll view the Everything Space by default. To switch between Spaces:

1. Click the Spaces icon in the left sidebar. Review the welcome dialog, then click Continue.
2. Select the Space you’d like to view. Depending on your privacy and security settings for Spaces, you may be asked to create or enter a PIN code to switch between Spaces. Locked Spaces that require a PIN are indicated with a closed lock icon . Unlocked Spaces that do not require a PIN are indicated with an open lock icon . Click here for more information on Creating and Managing Your Master Passcode.

Hiding Files and Folders

Mylio Photos lets users mark items as Private This can be used to hide individual items or an entire folder from view so you can leave your most personal (or embarrassing) images in place but not show them unintentionally. Files, Folder, Albums, and People can be marked using the Private category, or by using the Hide Photo and Hide Folder commands. Switch to the Everything Space or Private Space to view your hidden media.

*NOTE: Assigning a category to an Album or Person only assigns it to the container. The media inside does not inherit the category. For example, the Album will be visible if an Album is given the “Private” category and you switch to the “Private” Space. However, that Album may appear empty if the files in that Album have not been categorized as Private.

Hide a Photo

1. Select a photo or series of photos.
2. Right-click your selection or tap the kebab icon in the right sidebar to access the Actions menu.
   

   
   

   
   

3. Select Hide Photo(s).
4. If you’re viewing the Everything Space, all media, including hidden media will be visible. To view your library with media hidden, switch to a different Space, such as Public.

Hide a Folder

1. Click Folders icon in the left sidebar.
2. Select a Folder or series of Folders.
3. Right-click your selection or tap the kebab icon in the right sidebar to access the Actions menu.
   

   
   
   

4. Select Hide Folder(s).
5. If you’re viewing the Everything Space, all media, including hidden media will be visible. To view your library with media hidden, switch to a different Space, such as Public.

View All Hidden Files

1. Click the Spaces icon in the left sidebar.
2. Select Private or Everything. Depending on your privacy and security settings for Spaces, you may be asked to enter your Master Passcode or Space Passcode to switch between Spaces.

Learn More:

• Manage Spaces