How to Install PhotoPrism on NetBSD

PhotoPrism is a photo management software that allows you to organize and view your photos in a beautiful and user-friendly interface. In this tutorial, we will be installing PhotoPrism on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• NetBSD installed on your system.
• Access to the internet.

Step 1: Install Docker

PhotoPrism requires Docker in order to run. To install Docker on your NetBSD system, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Update the NetBSD package manager by running the following command:

   sudo pkgin update
   

3. Install Docker by running the following command:

   sudo pkgin install docker-ce
   

4. Start the Docker service by running the following command:

   sudo service docker start
   

Step 2: Download PhotoPrism Docker Image

Now that we have Docker installed on our system, we need to download the PhotoPrism Docker image. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Download the PhotoPrism Docker image by running the following command:

   sudo docker pull photoprism/photoprism
   

Step 3: Run PhotoPrism Docker Container

Now that we have Docker and the PhotoPrism Docker image installed on our system, we can run the PhotoPrism Docker container. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window.

2. Create a directory for PhotoPrism to store its database and indexed photos by running the following command:

   sudo mkdir -p /opt/photoprism/{originals,import}
   

3. Run the PhotoPrism Docker container by running the following command:

   sudo docker run -p 2342:2342/tcp -v /opt/photoprism/originals:/photoprism/originals -v /opt/photoprism/import:/photoprism/import --name photoprism photoprism/photoprism
   

Step 4: Access PhotoPrism Web Interface

Now that the PhotoPrism Docker container is running, you can access the PhotoPrism web interface by following these steps:

1. Open your web browser.

2. Enter the following URL in the address bar: http://localhost:2342

3. You will now be prompted to create a new account. Follow the prompts to create your account.

4. Once you have created your account, you can begin uploading and organizing your photos.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PhotoPrism on NetBSD.

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