# MT Photos

MT Photos is a private, self-hosted photo and video management system for NAS users. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/177/mt-photos

## Description

MT Photos is a private, self-hosted photo and video management system for NAS users. It imports existing libraries, backs up photos from mobile devices, and generates thumbnails and previews with face recognition and location metadata, offering a privacy-focused alternative to cloud photo services.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 6 install platforms: Unraid.

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/mtphotos/mt-photos
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/mtphotos-1c383s21dzlywu?q=mtphotos
- Official website: https://mtmt.tech/
- Documentation: https://mtmt.tech/docs/start/faq/

## Common questions

### Which Docker folders need to be persisted for MT Photos?

Map host folders for mt_photos/config and mt_photos/upload to the container, because files inside the container are removed when the container is deleted.

### What happens to new photo scanning after the trial ends?

The server is paid and supports a one-month trial. After the trial ends, the server stops scanning new files and the app stops backing up new photos and videos, while the Apple, Android, and Harmony apps are free to use.

### How should I expose MT Photos for access outside my LAN?

If you have a public IP, use DDNS with router port mapping and enable HTTPS with an SSL certificate. If you do not have a public IP, use an intranet tunnel such as frp or Zerotier, or a remote network such as WireGuard.

### How can I limit login attempts or add login security?

The login endpoint is limited to 10 requests per minute by default and can be adjusted with the LOGIN_RPM environment variable. Two-factor authentication can also be enabled from the web user menu or app settings.

## Alternatives

- Damselfly: Damselfly is a server-based Digital Asset Management system.
- Flickr: Online social photo and short video sharing community.
- Google Photos: Cloud storage offering 15 GB free space, automatic album and duplicate organization, AI editing, cross-platform sharing, and secure backups.
- PhotoALBM
- PhotoPrism: PhotoPrism is a self-hosted, AI-powered photo and video manager.
- Piwigo: Piwigo is a self-hosted, open-source photo gallery for the web that lets you publish, organise, and share your picture collection with powe…

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