How to Install LibrePhotos on OpenSUSE Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing LibrePhotos on OpenSUSE Latest. LibrePhotos is a self-hosted open source alternative to Google Photos, Apple Photos, and other cloud-based photo management services.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you need to ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• OpenSUSE Latest installed
• Docker installed and running
• Git installed

Installation Steps

Now that you have met the prerequisites, you can proceed with the installation.

1. Clone the LibrePhotos repository via Git:

git clone https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos.git

2. Change your current directory to the cloned repository:

cd librephotos

3. Edit the docker-compose.yml file to adjust the configuration settings. You can use a text editor of your choice to edit the file. You can change the authentication method, database settings, and other parameters as needed.

4. Build the Docker containers by running the following command:

docker-compose build

5. Start the LibrePhotos service by executing the following command:

docker-compose up -d

6. Verify that the process has started successfully by checking the container logs:

docker-compose logs -f

7. Access the LibrePhotos web interface by opening a web browser and visiting http://localhost:8000.

8. Create a new account, and configure the settings as needed.

Now you can upload and manage your photos using LibrePhotos on OpenSUSE Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install LibrePhotos on OpenSUSE Latest. With the steps provided, you have successfully deployed a self-hosted photo management platform. If you have any problems or issues, feel free to consult the LibrePhotos documentation and seek help from the community.

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