Introduction
PhotoPrism is an open-source photo management platform that enables you to organize, browse, and share your photo collections. With ClawCloud Run, deploying PhotoPrism is quick and easy using the one-click deployment feature. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up PhotoPrism on ClawCloud Run and start managing your photos effortlessly.
Prerequisites
- ClawCloud Run Account: You need an account with ClawCloud Run to access the platform.
- Basic Knowledge of PhotoPrism: Familiarity with PhotoPrism is helpful but not mandatory.
- Internet Access: A stable internet connection is required during the setup.
Steps to Deploy PhotoPrism on ClawCloud Run
- Log in to ClawCloud Run Console
Go to ClawCloud Run Console and log in with your credentials. - Search for PhotoPrism in App Store
After logging in, navigate to the App Store and search for “PhotoPrism”. The PhotoPrism app will appear for one-click deployment. - Deploy PhotoPrism
- Click on the “Deploy” button.
- ClawCloud Run will automatically set up a PhotoPrism instance with the default configuration.
- After a few moments, a URL will be generated for your PhotoPrism instance (e.g.,
photoprism-xxx.run.claw.cloud).
- Set Up PhotoPrism
After deployment, access your PhotoPrism instance through the provided URL. You’ll be prompted with the setup page to configure PhotoPrism:- Database Setup: Choose a database (e.g., MySQL, SQLite) and provide the necessary credentials.
- Admin Settings: Set up an admin account for managing your photo library.
- Storage Configuration: Link your photo storage folder where your images are located.
- Complete the Installation
Once the configuration is complete, click “Install” to finalize the setup. Your PhotoPrism instance is now ready for use, and you can begin uploading, organizing, and managing your photos.
Optional Configuration Steps
- Data Persistence
To ensure your data is not lost during container restarts, it’s recommended to configure persistent storage. Here’s an example of how to configure persistent storage: yaml复制编辑- Host path: /data/photoprism - Container path: /photoprism - Backup Strategy
Set up automated backups to protect your photo collection. You can configure regular backups via the ClawCloud Run dashboard.
Conclusion
With ClawCloud Run’s simple deployment process, setting up PhotoPrism is fast and straightforward. Whether you are organizing personal photos or managing a larger collection, PhotoPrism provides a powerful and flexible solution for managing your photo library.