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Installation Methods

LibrePhotos offers two main installation methods to suit different deployment scenarios:

🚀 Single Container Deployment​

Recommended for most users

A simplified single-container deployment that serves both the API and frontend from Django. This method supports both internal and external database configurations:

With Internal Database (All-in-One):

  • Beginners wanting a simple setup
  • Users with external reverse proxies (Traefik, Caddy, cloud load balancers)
  • Deployments that don't require nginx-specific optimizations

With External Database:

  • Cloud deployments with managed databases (RDS, Cloud SQL)
  • Existing PostgreSQL infrastructure
  • Simplified container management

🐋 Standard Docker Setup​

For advanced users and high-traffic deployments

The traditional multi-container setup with separate nginx proxy. Choose this if you:

  • Need nginx-specific features and optimizations
  • Run high-traffic deployments
  • Prefer the original architecture

Platform-Specific Guides​