Can guests still view the gallery?

Yes. Switching off uploads only stops new additions.

Can I switch uploads back on?

Yes, at any time while the gallery is live.

Should I close before downloading?

Send a reminder, wait a few days, then [download everything](/help/after-your-event/download-all-event-photos). Closing first is optional.

When do most photos arrive?

In the week after. See [uploading after the event](/help/guest-uploads/can-guests-upload-after-event).

Can I turn off guest uploads?

Q: Can I turn off guest uploads?

Yes. Uploads are a setting in Album settings, so you can switch them off once you have collected what you want. The gallery stays viewable, guests just cannot add anything further. Send a final reminder before you do, so nobody is caught out mid-upload.

Updated 26 July 2026

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Send a final reminder first
Give guests a few days' warning before closing.
Each channel opens pre-filled with your message and album link, sent from your own account.
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Switch uploads off in Album settings
The gallery remains viewable for everyone.
Comments, Likes, and Well Wishes are switched on and off here.

Common follow-up questions

Can guests still view the gallery?: Yes. Switching off uploads only stops new additions.
Can I switch uploads back on?: Yes, at any time while the gallery is live.
Should I close before downloading?: Send a reminder, wait a few days, then download everything. Closing first is optional.
When do most photos arrive?: In the week after. See uploading after the event.