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WebDAV Config

WebDAV is the protocol PhotoSpectra uses to upload photos to your PhotoPrism server. Go to Settings → WebDAV Config to configure where files land.

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Upload Folder​

Choose the destination folder inside the PhotoPrism root:

Photos are uploaded to the import folder. After each sync, PhotoPrism automatically:

  • Deduplicates files
  • Extracts metadata (EXIF, GPS, etc.)
  • Sorts photos by year and month
  • Renames files with a unique name

Use this if you want PhotoPrism to fully manage your library.

Originals​

Photos are added directly to the originals folder without the import pipeline. PhotoPrism re-indexes the library after the upload, but no renaming or sorting happens.

Use this if you want to keep your original file names and folder structure.

Sub-folder Name​

Inside the upload folder, PhotoSpectra creates a sub-folder to organize your uploads:

photospectra/{sub-folder-name}/

By default this is your device model name (e.g. iPhone 15 Pro). You can change it to any name — useful if you sync from multiple devices to the same server.

caution

The sub-folder name cannot contain /, ? or ! characters.

Tap the sub-folder row to edit the name. The full path is shown in real time as you type.