Quick answer: CookBook doesn’t offer account-linking or family profiles yet. You can either share your login details or each person can maintain separate accounts and exchange individual recipes.

Option 1 - Share your login (use with caution)

• Give your email / username and password to anyone you want inside the account.
• They will have full control: adding, editing, deleting recipes, changing tags, meal-planner slots, shopping lists and account details/settings.
• As the account holder you’re legally responsible for everything done under your credentials, including subscription changes and in-app purchases.
• Two-factor or single-sign-on (Apple / Google) must also be shared if enabled.

Option 2 - Keep separate accounts and share recipes

1. Each person creates their own CookBook account (free tier or subscription).
2. Share recipes one-by-one via:

• CB file export / import
• QR code (mobile apps)

3. Everyone keeps personal favourites, tags and meal plans while still exchanging dishes.

Why we advise separate accounts

• Personal meal plans, nutrition goals and shopping lists stay private.
• No risk of accidental edits or deletions across the shared library.
• Clear audit trail for subscription payments and billing details.

Updated on: 14/06/2026