How should photos be separated/managed now that a directory can be "watched"?

Now that Immich can import from an existing photo directory, how should we set up uploading? For instance if I have two users, myself and my partner. I believe I would set up 2 separate directory mounts and point to each one under each User setting. Now I'm curious if the mobile apps can be setup to upload to each user's import directory? Or are all users photos still uploaded to the same photo directory with different user directories within that photo directory?
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Alex Tran
Alex Tran2y ago
Right now any upload files will be in UPLOAD_LOCATION in the .env file. We might change a few things in the future to help unify these features
Jerrell
JerrellOP2y ago
Ah ok. So every user will have their files uploaded to the same directory
Alex Tran
Alex Tran2y ago
Yes, that is correct for the current behavior
Jerrell
JerrellOP2y ago
How are the user files kept separate in that directory
Alex Tran
Alex Tran2y ago
By userId or a costumed storage label by user which can be set by the admin
Jerrell
JerrellOP2y ago
Cool thanks
Alex Tran
Alex Tran2y ago
Let me know if you have more questions

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