FAQ

Do I need a cloud account?

No. Trellilume is self-hosted. You run the server yourself and connect the apps to it. A hosted option may be offered later, but it is optional.

Can I access my library from the web?

Yes. The Flutter web client connects to your server just like the mobile apps.

Why did my verification email not arrive?

Email verification depends on the selected server's policy. If it is required, the Trellilume server must be configured with an SMTP provider. Check the NESTPICS_SMTP_HOST, sender address, port, security mode, and credentials in your server .env, then retry from the verification screen. Trellilume reports a delivery error when SMTP is missing or rejects the message instead of claiming that an email was sent.

How do I access Trellilume outside my home network?

Expose your server with a public URL (domain + reverse proxy) or a tunnel, then use that URL in the app settings. See the Remote Access guide for step-by-step instructions.

What hardware do I need?

Any always-on machine or NAS with enough storage for your library will work. Start small and scale up as your collection grows.

Does Trellilume impose storage or account quotas?

Not by default on an ordinary self-hosted server. The Server Owner controls the per-account, server logical-storage, and account-count product quotas, and may leave them Unlimited. Finite upload and low-disk safeguards remain active to protect the host. See Storage Policies & Limits for the difference between product quotas, operational safeguards, Observe, and Enforce.

Will Trellilume modify my originals?

No. Trellilume indexes your photos and keeps the originals where you store them.

How do I keep backups?

Use your preferred backup strategy (external drives, NAS replication, or cloud backup) and keep your originals safe. Trellilume works with local-first storage models.