Ente Cloudron App

This repository contains the Cloudron packaging for Ente, an open-source, end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos and Apple Photos.

Features

• Self-host your own encrypted photo backup service
• Automatically integrates with Cloudron's PostgreSQL database
• Uses Cloudron's object storage for file storage
• Configured to use Cloudron's mail service for sending emails
• Easy to deploy and manage through the Cloudron interface

Building and Installing

Option 1: Build and Install Manually

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ente-cloudron.git
   cd ente-cloudron
   

2. Download the Cloudron CLI:

   npm install -g cloudron
   

3. Build the app:

   cloudron build
   

4. Install the app:

   cloudron install --app ente.yourdomain.com
   

Option 2: Install from the Cloudron App Store

Once this app is accepted into the Cloudron App Store, you can install it directly:

1. Go to your Cloudron dashboard
2. Click "App Store"
3. Search for "Ente"
4. Click "Install"

Configuration

The app is configured automatically using Cloudron's environment variables for:

• PostgreSQL database connection
• S3-compatible object storage
• SMTP mail service
• App origin URL

Usage

Web Client

After installation, you can access the Ente web client at your app's URL. Create an admin account on first use.

Mobile Apps

You can use the official Ente mobile apps with your self-hosted server:

1. Download the Ente app from the App Store or Google Play
2. During login, choose "Custom Server"
3. Enter your Cloudron app URL (e.g., https://ente.yourdomain.com)

Updating

To update to a newer version:

cloudron update --app ente.yourdomain.com

Troubleshooting

For issues specific to the Cloudron packaging, please open an issue in this repository.

For issues with Ente itself, please refer to the main Ente repository.

License

This Cloudron package is licensed under the same license as Ente (Apache 2.0).