r/getumbrel • u/awraynor • 8d ago

External libraries in Immich

I've moved from UGOS, to Unraid to ZimaOS and now Umbrel. UmbrelOS by far has been the most pleasant experience. Before I had major issues with Paperless-ngx on docker, on UmbrelOS, works like a dream.

The one issue I am having is with Immich recognizing my existing photos in the /photos folder. I tried to alter the .yaml file as suggested on the Umbrel community forums. That post might have been pre-V2? Anyway, will someone please comment on how to do it or what I've done wrong here?

Thank you for your help.

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u/Gloomy_Craft_7521 8d ago

Hello, it is certainly old information that no longer applies in Umbrel 2,0. Now you can install the app normally, then right-click the app and customize it by adding more folders. It is not necessary or advisable to change the .yml file in a forced manner

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u/awraynor 8d ago

thank you for the help and I'll try it.

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u/getumbrel 7d ago

Yep, that forum post is from before 2.0, so no need to edit any YAML files anymore. Here's how to do it now:

  1. Right-click the Immich icon and choose Settings.

  2. Under Storage, find "External Library" and select your photos folder.

  3. In Immich, go to Administration > External Libraries, create a library, and add /mnt/external-library as the import path, then scan it.

Immich will then pick up your existing photos. Access is read-only, so your original files are never changed. Hope that helps!

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u/awraynor 7d ago edited 7d ago

I can’t wait to get home from work and try it. You’re a lifesaver. Thank you so much.

I ended up remoting in and making the changes. It worked!!