Google Photos Replacement with Immich – Full Mac + Mobile Setup (2025 + All Commands)

0:00 Intro
0:29 Docker Setup
1:10 Immich Installation
2:51 Connecting the mobile app


Immich 2025 Setup Guide

---------------------- Command List ------------------------

1. cd ~/Desktop
2. mkdir my-server
3. cd my-server
4. curl -L -o docker-compose.yml \
https://github.com/immich-app/immich/...
5. curl -L -o .env \
https://github.com/immich-app/immich/...
6. docker compose up -d
7. ipconfig getifaddr en0


Tired of giving your personal photos to Google? In this video, I’ll show you how I replaced Google Photos with Immich, a powerful, open-source, self-hosted alternative — complete with mobile backup and a private server setup.

This 2025 step-by-step guide walks you through installing Immich, setting up auto photo sync from your phone, and making your photo library fully private, fast, and under your control.

🛠 What You’ll Learn:

Why I switched from Google Photos to Immich
How to self-host Immich on a home server or VPS
How to back up your phone photos automatically
Facial recognition, albums, search, and remote access features
Docker setup, storage planning, and best practices

🌐 Tools & Links:
🔹 Immich GitHub: https://github.com/immich-app/immich
🔹 Docker Install Guide: https://immich.app/docs/install
🔹 Immich Mobile App (iOS/Android)

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💬 Got questions or need help with your setup?
Drop a comment below! I’ll be answering questions and helping anyone looking to escape the cloud and take ownership of their data.

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