Video Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs for every part of FamilyVault
V1 — Introduction to FamilyVault
An overview of what FamilyVault does and how it works.
V2 — Purchase & Licence
How to buy a licence and activate FamilyVault on your PC.
V3 — Setting Up Your Folders
Pointing FamilyVault at your photo collection.
V4 — Importing Photos
How to import and scan your photo library.
V5 — Enrolling Family Members
Teaching FamilyVault to recognise faces.
V6 — Reviewing Tags
Confirming and correcting face tags.
V7 — Tools
Utilities for managing your archive.
V8 — Search & Find
Searching your photos by person, place, and date.
V9 — Stats
Viewing statistics about your photo collection.
V10 — Settings
Configuring FamilyVault preferences.
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Helpful videos from other creators covering home servers, self-hosting, privacy and more — recommended reading for anyone setting up FamilyVault or FMM.
Turning an Old Laptop into a Home Server! (2026)
A great walkthrough showing how to repurpose an old laptop or desktop as a home server — perfect for self-hosting Family Media Manager.
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