Can I rename /photo folder that Synology Photos creates in the Shared Folders?

SBelin · January 14, 2025, 7:04pm

The title states it all. Will I lose any functionality if its renamed? Will Synology Photos stop working if its renamed?

NewLeaf · January 15, 2025, 5:24pm

That is a System default shared folder. It serves “Shared Space” under Photos. If you rename it, its content will be orphaned and a new /photo directory will be created if Shared Space is enabled.

SBelin · January 15, 2025, 6:57pm

This does not seem to be a system default Shared Folder but rather a folder that is created by Synology Photos. One can rename it and another /photo directory is NOT created. The question is what kind of functionality will be lost, if any, by renaming /photo? Will Synology Photos stop working correctly?

NewLeaf · January 15, 2025, 8:34pm

If you activate Shared Space after renaming the photo shared folder, a new photo shared folder will be spawned when Shared Space is enabled.

IF you rename photo after enabling Shared Space, Photos is happy to continue on. Enjoy being yourself.