Install & Setup
Check requirements, configure storage, and install with the official Docker Compose files.
Independent Immich Help & Guides
Immich HelpYour photos. A clearer path.
Clear, source-backed help for setup, Docker, NAS, backup, migration, and troubleshooting.
Find your path
What do you need to do?
Fix a Problem
Use the symptom and diagnostic evidence to choose a documented next check.
Back Up & Restore
Plan backups of the database, media, and configuration, then test an isolated restore.
NAS & Platforms
Plan storage, permissions, and the update path for Proxmox, Synology, and TrueNAS.
Storage & Libraries
Check container mounts, import paths, and read permissions before scanning an existing collection.
Updates & Migration
Check release notes and backups, follow the documented upgrade path, and verify the result.
Answers, without the guesswork
Popular help
Focused guides. Practical checks. Sources you can follow.
Troubleshooting
Error loading image
Trace missing files, thumbnails, mounts, and version-specific cases.
BackupImmich backup
Separate database backups from the photos and videos they describe.
PlatformImmich on Proxmox
Understand the supported Docker and VM boundary before deploying.
PlatformImmich for Synology
Follow the community Container Manager path and its caveats.
StorageExternal libraries
Mount and scan an existing folder without guessing about ownership.
SetupHow to update Immich
Check release notes and backups, follow the v3 upgrade path, and verify the result.
Getting started
Find the shortest path from a fresh install to a working setup.
From the guide desk
Recent checks and updates to the documentation.