From 6499057b4cf45b0042914d158372cb1ae6eeaf39 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hugo Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:28:49 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs: update instructions for external libraries (#19080) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit The first step was missing—it's probably obvious for those already familiar with Immich. After I added the external library, no photos showed up anywhere and all interfaces indicated that I had no photos Eventually I found this "Scan" button, and after clicking it photos started to appear. This is a necessary step before photos from the library actually show up anywhere, so point it out explicitly. --- docs/docs/features/libraries.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/docs/features/libraries.md b/docs/docs/features/libraries.md index 9f094509f4..a8aa1316ed 100644 --- a/docs/docs/features/libraries.md +++ b/docs/docs/features/libraries.md @@ -112,12 +112,15 @@ _Remember to run `docker compose up -d` to register the changes. Make sure you c These actions must be performed by the Immich administrator. -- Click on Administration -> Libraries -- Click on Create External Library +- Click on your avatar on the upper right corner +- Click on Administration -> External Libraries +- Click on Create an external library… - Select which user owns the library, this can not be changed later - Enter `/mnt/media/christmas-trip` then click Add - Click on Save - Click the drop-down menu on the newly created library +- Click on Scan +- Click the drop-down menu on the newly created library - Click on Rename Library and rename it to "Christmas Trip" NOTE: We have to use the `/mnt/media/christmas-trip` path and not the `/mnt/nas/christmas-trip` path since all paths have to be what the Docker containers see.