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Find and name people and pets

Find and name people and pets — verified step-by-step guidance.

Follow a clear sequence grounded in current Apple documentation.

When this helps

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How to do it

  1. 1

    Open People & Pets

    In Photos, open Collections → People & Pets.

  2. 2

    Choose a person or pet

    Tap the person or pet you want to name. If they are missing, check Add People near the bottom.

  3. 3

    Enter a name

    Tap Name This Person or Name This Pet, then enter the name.

  4. 4

    Save the name

    Review the name, then tap Done.

When you are done

Done.

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