How to share your screen in a FaceTime call on iPad

You can share your screen in a FaceTime call on iPad, bring apps and webpages into the call, and ask someone to share theirs.

By Abigail Shilets - Staff Writer
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On iPad, in the FaceTime app (on a device that meets the minimum system requirements), you can share your screen to bring apps, webpages, and more into the conversation. A countdown appears before sharing begins, and during a one-to-one call, the other person can draw on your screen to point something out. Ending the call ends screen sharing, too.

Note: FaceTime, FaceTime audio, Group FaceTime, some FaceTime features, and other Apple features or services may not be available in all countries or regions.

Share your screen in a FaceTime call

  1. During a call in the FaceTime app on your iPad, tap the screen to show the FaceTime controls (if they aren’t visible). Then tap the More button.
  2. Tap Screen Sharing, then tap Share My Screen.

    A countdown from 3 to 1 appears at the bottom of the screen before screen sharing begins.

Quick tip: On a one-to-one FaceTime call, someone with an iPhone or iPad is able to tap, draw, or write on your screen to show you a specific area. Whatever they add (a circle, drawing, or writing) disappears after a few seconds. For more help, you can also let the other participant control your screen.

To stop sharing your screen, tap the More button, then tap Stop next to Screen Sharing. Ending a FaceTime call also ends screen sharing.

Ask someone to share their screen

  1. During a call in the FaceTime app on your iPad, tap the screen to show the FaceTime controls (if they aren’t visible). Then tap the More button.
  2. Tap Screen Sharing and then tap Ask to Share Screen.

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Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksChalk, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.
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