Ente Community Discord digest

Ente Community Discord Sep 21, 2026 - 27 messages in 5 channels

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:12:47 +0000

The Ente Community saw 27 messages across six active channels, with the most activity focused on Ente Photos and broader discussions about sharing and moving away from mainstream cloud services. Members also exchanged product updates, feature requests, and support answers.

#photos

With 11 messages from 7 participants, discussion covered edited metadata, missing photo locations, requests for a “replace image” feature, and restoring or exporting data, including the ente_cli_tmp_path setting. Members also shared progress toward 800 million preserved memories and directed enhancement ideas to GitHub Discussions.

#off-topic

Nine messages from 6 participants explored using Ente as an alternative to traditional social media and large cloud providers, including shared family albums, importing existing Google Photos or iCloud collections, and coordinating photos after trips. Other brief topics included location-sharing apps, a new phone case, and a request for a desktop version.

#locker

Four messages from 3 participants clarified that Locker currently has no built-in PDF viewer, so scanned documents open through an external viewer.

#introduce-yourself

Two new introductions mentioned using Authenticator and Ente Photos with children, as well as trying a self-hosted Ente setup after using Immich.

#space

An announcement highlighted Space updates including adding multiple photos to a post, basic cropping and rotating, and a “What’s Ente Space?” button in invite links.

Ente Community Discord Sep 20, 2026 - 28 messages in 4 channels

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:44:24 +0000

Activity was moderate, led by a busy discussion in #photos around app behavior, metadata, troubleshooting, and future features. Smaller conversations covered Ente’s trust model, introductions, and one attachment shared in #clicks.

#photos

With 20 messages from 11 participants, members discussed a possible Rust migration for the desktop app, location tags and metadata handling, language-setting issues, date formats, RAW photo support, and syncing photos across devices. A Reddit post about improving account security was shared, along with a warning that one item was a scam.

#off-topic

Five messages from three participants focused on whether Ente is trustworthy and its emphasis on longevity; a member also shared Ente’s public business metrics at ente.com/open.

#introduce-yourself

Two brief introductions were posted: “Hi guys” and “Nick.”

#clicks

One attachment was shared.

Ente Community Discord Sep 19, 2026 - 58 messages in 8 channels

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0000

Activity was moderate, led by an extended off-topic discussion about private location-sharing apps and Ente’s photo features. Members also raised product questions and feature requests across Photos, Locker, Auth, Ensu, and Space.

#off-topic

With 26 messages from 7 participants, discussion focused on privacy-oriented location-sharing apps including Grid, Paralino, and HeyPolo, with comparisons of pricing, notifications, passkeys, and backend costs. Members also discussed Ente Auth exports, TOTP secrets, encrypted backups, and personal 2FA setups.

#photos

Fourteen messages from 9 participants covered storage and VPS self-hosting, Google Takeout imports, and a comparison between Ente and self-hosted Immich. A user asked about moving photos between local folders; the response clarified that this currently requires a phone gallery or file manager, while another member suggested migrating the desktop app to Rust. A scam warning was also shared.

#locker

Six messages from 2 participants discussed the inability to rename files during Locker upload. The limitation was confirmed, and a contributor received approval to try submitting a pull request for the feature.

#auth

Four messages from 2 participants focused on a request for team functionality in Ente Auth for managed service providers, plus encrypted Bitwarden export options and account restrictions.

#ensu

Four messages from 2 participants discussed whether Ensu notes are end-to-end encrypted and whether data remains entirely on the device, with a request for further clarification.

#space

Two messages clarified that photos uploaded to Ente Space currently do not count against Ente Photos quotas for the uploader or friends; the long-term storage model is still under consideration.

#introduce-yourself

A new member posted a brief greeting.

#clicks

One attachment was shared.

Ente Community Discord Sep 18, 2026 - 42 messages in 6 channels

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:40:07 +0000

The Ente Community saw moderate activity, with most discussion concentrated in #off-topic. Conversations focused on Ente account security, passkeys, 2FA, and broader questions about AI ethics and offline use.

#off-topic

With 29 messages from 9 participants, the channel hosted an extended discussion about using one Ente account across products, securing Ente Auth, and avoiding circular 2FA dependencies. Members discussed passkeys, hardware security keys, local backups, and shared the Enteception FAQ.

#photos

Six participants exchanged brief comments about hosting services, the meaning of the heart and star icons, and a family’s long-term Ente Photos usage. One thread also touched on whether self-hosting might be practical.

#ensu

Four messages from two participants debated AI ethics, open-source models, and the role of capitalism in AI production. Another point highlighted the value of Ensu being offline for use in remote areas.

#introduce-yourself

One new member stopped by to say hello.

#space

A participant shared a Reddit discussion.

#memes

One meme or short video link was shared: view the post.

Ente Community Discord Sep 17, 2026 - 37 messages in 8 channels

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:59:13 +0000

Activity was light to moderate, led by an extended discussion in #photos about privacy, pricing, and alternatives to Google Photos. Smaller conversations covered password-manager backups, Locker usability, offline AI, and a Locker feature announcement.

#photos

With 18 messages from 8 participants, the channel discussed safely sharing photos, hidden or sensitive content, and whether Ente can compete with Google Photos on price. Members also compared self-hosting with Backblaze B2 and VPS storage, and asked about using the Ente CLI to sync photos into a single local folder.

#auth

Five messages from 2 participants focused on password-manager limitations, offline backups, encrypted KDBX storage in Locker, and how Ente can bridge gaps between hosted and self-hosted solutions.

#off-topic

Five messages from 2 participants clarified Bitwarden export options, including organization or family-account limitations and support for password-protected CLI exports. An attachment was also shared.

#locker

Four messages covered opening files without a separate app, possible escrow or local-backup options for less technical users, and appreciation for Locker’s legacy kits, with a link to Paperback.

#ensu

Two messages discussed the ethics and economics of AI training and the usefulness of an offline Ensu experience for remote or emergency situations.

#announcements

A Locker announcement said requested features are now available, including the ability to scan physical documents on Android and iOS.

#introduce-yourself

One brief greeting was posted.

#space

One participant praised the application.

Ente Community Discord Sep 16, 2026 - 44 messages in 7 channels

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:56:59 +0000

Activity was moderate, led by discussions in #photos and #auth. Members focused on privacy, encryption, product feedback, and occasional service updates.

#photos

With 14 messages from 7 participants, the channel centered on IP and metadata retention, the distinction between privacy and anonymity, and whether upload-time metadata stripping should be optional. Members also discussed multiple sharing links for albums and shared a Docker Compose troubleshooting link.

#auth

Thirteen messages from 2 participants covered a possible Ente password manager, how end-to-end encryption still exposes file counts, and recommendations including Bitwarden and KeePassXC. The conversation also included some light, playful chatter.

#space

Seven messages from 3 participants discussed using Space as a digital diary, long-term support, and desired quality-of-life features. A Firefox for Android issue affecting the “Continue” button was reported, with a response that it would be addressed.

#off-topic

Seven messages from 4 participants covered possible Discord slowness and bot outages; members shared the Discord status page. There was also a brief discussion of messaging apps.

#announcements

One announcement shared that Locker can now scan physical documents on Android and iOS.

#introduce-yourself

A new member introduced themselves, highlighting a move from iCloud Photos to Ente Photos and a switch to Ente Authenticator.

#locker

A member asked why Locker cannot open files without a separate app.

Ente Community Discord Sep 15, 2026 - 24 messages in 5 channels

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:19 +0000

The Ente Community saw light-to-moderate activity, led by troubleshooting and development discussion in #photos. Other conversations covered Ente Auth build verification, a new member introduction, and a brief July update.

#photos

With 16 messages from 5 participants, discussion focused on improved background uploads, including PR #12858 and whether newer iOS background APIs would help. Members also discussed a Reddit post about photo services and troubleshooting a large Google Takeout upload that appeared to cycle through metadata and upload phases; the team explained that uploads use four concurrent files and proceed in two phases.

#auth

Four messages from 2 participants discussed whether the F-Droid Auth build has reproducible builds after a signature-validation warning. The Auth source and release pages were shared via the GitHub app directory and releases page.

#introduce-yourself

A new member introduced themselves and shared their enthusiasm for Ente products.

#space

A brief “July update” was posted.

#memes

Two participants shared meme attachments.

Ente Community Discord Sep 14, 2026 - 27 messages in 4 channels

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:14:20 +0000

The Ente Community saw 27 messages across four channels, with discussion centered on Ente Auth browser extensions and photo-app improvements. Members also chatted about Ente Space’s privacy-focused social experience and account security.

#auth

The busiest channel had 14 messages from five participants, focused on whether a browser extension for Ente Auth and TOTP is useful, including its limitations, domain mappings, and security trade-offs. Members shared an unofficial extension and discussed alternatives such as launching Ente Auth from a favorites bar or using Bitwarden.

#photos

Eight messages from seven participants covered potential Android search integration in Multimedia cloud settings, hidden-album visibility, and background uploads. Anand said a suggestion had been forwarded to the ML team, while Brogio shared a GitHub pull request for better background uploads and asked whether it is an initial step toward the newer iOS background API.

#space

Four messages explored whether Ente Space is comparable to Instagram, with participants highlighting privacy, close friends, no ads, and avoiding doomscrolling.

#locker

One message discussed preventing an Ente account from getting compromised, clarifying that the suggestion was not specific to a Locker plan.

Ente Community Discord Sep 13, 2026 - 28 messages in 5 channels

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:13:34 +0000

Activity was light to moderate, with the most discussion focused on #space and #photos. Members discussed Ente.space privacy and usernames, photo exports, self-hosting, and more specific photo categorization.

#space

12 messages from 4 participants covered how Ente spaces work, including reserved usernames, ente.space URLs, invite-only visibility, friend-request approval, and allowed username characters.

#photos

11 messages from 6 participants discussed maintaining NAS copies without duplicates, desktop exports, and self-hosting via Ente’s self-hosting guide. Members also requested more specific categorization for memes, social-media screenshots, anime, and other saved images; the request was forwarded to the ML team.

#off-topic

Three messages included a petition link at c.org and brief greetings.

#locker

One message clarified the meaning of the one-time lifetime purchase.

#clicks

One post shared a DJI Mini 2SE shot from Asuni, Sardegna.

Ente Community Discord Sep 12, 2026 - 53 messages in 7 channels

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:09:47 +0000

Activity spanned seven channels, with 53 messages overall. The busiest discussions focused on privacy and AI, followed by Ente Photos troubleshooting and Locker’s pricing and account policies.

#ensu

With 22 messages from six participants, the channel hosted an extended discussion about privacy-preserving AI, acceptable training data, Ensu’s potential scope, and the trade-offs between local and cloud models. Participants also mentioned Apertus and rising cloud-model costs.

#photos

Twelve messages covered reconciling differing Ente and device photo counts, with no current filtering option identified. Other topics included recurring desktop crashes possibly related to GPU software rather than Ente, and using the CLI to maintain a deduplicated NAS copy.

#locker

Eleven messages explored whether Locker may become paid, including a possible standalone lifetime option. The discussion also considered exempting important items from free-account deletion after a year of inactivity, particularly for long-term or next-of-kin storage.

#off-topic

Three messages briefly discussed music being created for Ente’s new music app; the software identified was Logic Pro.

#space

Two messages discussed whether deleting photos from Ente Desktop would affect an external backup, including the use of continuous export and reconnecting the drive.

#memes

One participant shared a link and an attachment.

#clicks

A single post shared a Sardegna, Asuni photo taken with a DJI Mini 2SE.

Ente Community Discord Sep 11, 2026 - 79 messages in 8 channels

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:43:25 +0000

The Ente Community saw its most activity in #ensu, with extended discussion about private AI, model training, ethics, and possible use cases. Product questions also drove conversation in #photos and #space, while off-topic chat included a referral announcement and shared links.

#ensu

With 25 messages from four participants, the channel hosted a detailed discussion about Ensu’s privacy-focused direction, cloud compute, model training, ethical data sources, and whether it should focus on practical uses such as image interpretation, speech, and private conversations. Ente noted that it is currently using publicly available open-weight small models rather than training its own.

#off-topic

Six participants posted 16 messages, including a YouTube video, GIFs, and a referral promotion for 20 GB of free Ente Photos storage via ente.com/invite with code POSIDAVE. A reminder was also given not to ping everyone unnecessarily.

#photos

Fourteen messages from eight participants covered self-hosted migration, an Amazon Fire tablet as a live frame, and an Apple TV casting app with custom endpoints. Members also asked about importing large photo collections from Android or hard drives, backup practices, and finding discrepancies between album and device photo counts.

#space

Members exchanged 12 messages about Ente Space’s roadmap and presentation. It is currently a PWA, with mobile apps planned; the service is focused on photo sharing, removes image metadata on upload, and may receive a landing page or other explanatory material while experimentation continues.

#introduce-yourself

Three participants exchanged brief greetings, including a question about what they used before switching to Ente Photos or Authenticator.

#auth

Three messages compared Ente Auth with Google and Microsoft Authenticator, particularly around open source and data export capabilities.

#locker

Members asked about nested tags and discussed the request internally, alongside broader consideration of a significant pricing-model change.

#memes

Three participants shared two image attachments and a brief “threat model” joke.

Ente Community Discord Sep 10, 2026 - 63 messages in 8 channels

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:42:35 +0000

Ente Community saw its strongest activity in #photos, with discussions about new sharing features, privacy-focused search, imports, file support, and device compatibility. #off-topic also stayed lively around Ente’s music site, Kagi, and a Rust rewrite.

#photos

33 messages from 16 participants covered Ente Photos’ new library sharing support, with the latest Museum version available by updating the Docker image. Members also discussed locally processed location and face search, Google Photos imports and duplicate handling, RAW files, file uploads, self-hosting migration, and an older Fire tablet. More details on local machine learning were shared at ente.com/ml.

#off-topic

18 messages from seven participants included questions about the account-age restriction on the Kagi trial offered through Ente, praise for the music at music.ente.com, and discussion of its nostalgic Winamp-style presentation and non-AI music. Vishnu also shared a Rust rewrite update and the first community contribution at music.ente.com/#get-better.

#ensu

Five messages discussed improving copy-paste extraction, privacy concerns with cloud models, possible NPU support, and making local ML tools easier to configure. A possible collaboration with Kagi around data sovereignty was also suggested.

#space

Three messages focused on feedback about one-way family sharing and the new homepage, alongside questions about a dedicated Ente Space app and whether text-based posts may be supported.

#announcements

A major Ente Photos release was announced, including library sharing.

#introduce-yourself

Pascal introduced himself as someone who does various things on the internet.

#locker

A member asked whether Ente Locker will offer a one-time lifetime purchase and when it might be available.

#memes

One image was shared.

Ente Community Discord Sep 09, 2026 - 60 messages in 7 channels

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:45:19 +0000

Activity was concentrated in #photos, with users troubleshooting large-library uploads and Live Photos. Smaller discussions covered Fossify apps, Ente Auth support, Ensu’s privacy-focused workflow, and a new Ente Photos announcement.

#photos

With 41 messages from 9 participants, the channel focused on mismatched library counts, duplicate album items, and 21 files skipped because of the livePhotoVideoMissing error. Users also discussed desktop indexing progress, matching Ente and Immich libraries before leaving iCloud, and a request to support sharing from faceprints.

#off-topic

Eleven messages covered opinions on Fossify apps, a nostalgic image from an early self-hosting attempt, and a question about the account-age requirement for a Kagi trial through Ente’s friend page.

#auth

A user reported a critical Ente Auth bug on iOS 26 and asked where to send support logs; they were advised to use support email and confirmed that they had done so.

#ensu

Two messages discussed using Ensu to redact personally identifiable information before sending text to larger models. The workflow was added to Ensu’s roadmap, with a follow-up question about how the user currently supplies files.

#announcements

A new Ente Photos release was announced, including library sharing.

#clicks

One attachment was shared.

#memes

One attachment was shared.

Ente Community Discord Sep 08, 2026 - 104 messages in 3 channels

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:38:46 +0000

The Ente Community saw 103 messages from 17 participants across three active channels. Discussion centered on photo performance and organization, with off-topic conversation covering domains, self-hosting, and backup power.

#photos

With 78 messages from 12 participants, the channel focused heavily on large-image performance: Flutter decoding limits, memory usage, faster initial viewing, swipe smoothness, and future tiled or region-based deep zoom. Members also discussed album searching and cleanup, large-library support, and post-quantum encryption, including the post-quantum encryption article.

#off-topic

Twenty-five messages from four participants covered moving a domain from Namecheap to Cloudflare, self-hosted software such as Actual Budget, Obsidian LiveSync, FreshRSS, and Karakeep, and affordable UPS options for a home server. Shared resources included Obsidian LiveSync, Tududi, and Securo.

#introduce-yourself

One member introduced themselves as a retired software engineer who day trades for a living.

Ente Community Discord Sep 07, 2026 - 24 messages in 4 channels

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:56:44 +0000

The Ente Community saw 24 messages across four active channels, with most activity focused on Ente Photos features and migration issues. Members also shared introductions, self-hosting tips, and a few off-topic updates.

#photos

With 14 messages from 7 participants, discussion centered on metadata loss when downloading videos from SmugMug, including possible recovery approaches. Members also requested automatic photo stacking, centralized sharing-link management, and RAW image support; the team shared roadmap and release updates, including sharing-link improvements in version 1.7.28 and an ongoing desktop redesign. A discussion about RAW support was also shared.

#off-topic

Six messages covered self-hosted syncing options such as Syncthing, along with a brief clarification about which note-taking app is owned by Proton and news that Joplin added native Obsidian vault importing.

#introduce-yourself

Three new members introduced themselves, including users migrating from SmugMug and others who recently began using Ente Photos or have long used Ente Auth.

#memes

One TikTok video was shared: view the post.

Ente Community Discord Sep 06, 2026 - 97 messages in 5 channels

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:16:02 +0000

The Ente Community recorded 97 messages across five active channels, with most discussion taking place in #off-topic. Conversations ranged from privacy and open-source tools to Ente Photos feature requests and product updates.

#off-topic

83 messages from 9 participants. Members discussed Proton, GPG/OpenPGP email-sharing improvements, and FOSS note-taking apps including Logseq, Notesnook, Standard Notes, and Joplin. Links included the awesome note-taking list and articles about FUTO.

#photos

9 messages from 7 participants. Discussion covered a feature request for persistent automobile recognition and tagging, the new search for photos without location information in desktop 1.7.28, and possible inconsistencies with AI features. Members also shared a GIF and linked to feature requests on GitHub.

#locker

2 messages from 2 participants. Members clarified that there are no current plans for an email service and agreed that focusing on a smaller number of best-in-class products is preferable.

#space

2 messages from 2 participants. Anand announced that public profile links have been removed in favor of private invite links; a member explained they wanted to revoke an existing public link.

#introduce-yourself

Batman introduced himself and shared a current Ducky Dash high score of 1,775.

Ente Community Discord Sep 05, 2026 - 46 messages in 5 channels

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:51:21 +0000

The Ente Community saw 46 messages across five active channels, with the most activity focused on privacy tools, de-Googling, and product questions. Conversations also covered Locker uploads, authentication preferences, and possible release-cycle changes.

#off-topic

With 25 messages from five participants, discussion ranged from Ente Contacts and Instagram Morphe to Organic Maps, email aliases, and privacy-focused DNS. Members shared and discussed reports about Mullvad’s encrypted DNS changes and concerns that uBlockDNS may be unaffiliated with uBlock Origin, including links to Cyber Insider and Reddit.

#locker

Ten messages from two participants covered difficulty selecting .asc files in Locker’s Windows web interface, with drag-and-drop suggested as a workaround. They also asked whether Ente may offer email addresses in the future.

#photos

Six messages from four participants discussed whether hardware acceleration benefits Ente Photos search and why releases have slowed despite increased GitHub activity. One participant suggested the release cycle may have returned to monthly releases.

#auth

Four messages from two participants compared offline use with account-based cloud backup and sync. The guidance favored the cloud-backed default, while noting offline use may suit users uncomfortable with tokens being stored on another server.

#space

One message asked whether the “change link” option had been removed.

Ente Community Discord Sep 04, 2026 - 13 messages in 4 channels

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:37:27 +0000

Activity was light over the past day, with 13 messages across four channels. Discussion focused on app experiences, desktop builds, and how Ente Spaces differs from shared albums.

#off-topic

Six messages from three participants covered app switching and issues with video loading, along with a brief clarification about Ente Contacts and whether it represents people found in an album.

#photos

Four messages from three participants discussed desktop point releases, nightly builds, device requirements, and streaming-related settings. The exchange ended with thanks for the support.

#space

Two participants discussed whether Spaces are intended as a more permanent alternative to link-shared albums; the answer emphasized staying connected with close friends and family through everyday photos.

#introduce-yourself

One new member introduced themselves after researching Ente Photos and expressed a positive first impression.

Ente Community Discord Sep 03, 2026 - 19 messages in 2 channels

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:35:54 +0000

The Ente Community saw light activity over the past day, with most discussion in #off-topic. Members discussed app crashes, Ente merchandise, and sticker designs, while #photos had a question about generating streamable video versions.

#off-topic

18 messages from six participants covered crashes in Revanced Instagram and alternatives such as YouTube Music, along with discussion of Ente merchandise, including mugs, sticker packs, and requests for individual stickers or a Ducky plushie. Members shared a YouTube video and the Ente sticker sheet pack.

#photos

A member asked whether Ente must be open on a desktop to generate streamable versions of videos from the last three weeks, some several gigabytes in size.

Ente Community Discord Sep 02, 2026 - 23 messages in 3 channels

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:37:35 +0000

Activity was concentrated in #photos, with users discussing album behavior, hidden photos, and feature parity across platforms. The remaining channels saw only brief chatter, attachments, and one shared link.

#photos

With 16 messages from six participants, the channel focused on whether deleting or moving photos should affect other albums, including hidden photos and albums. Users discussed filters as a workaround and raised macOS and desktop feature-parity concerns. An update highlighted improved All Albums navigation, album descriptions, faster ML indexing, and new filters; a related support thread was shared on Discord. Ente acknowledged the missing move functionality and confirmed it had been added.

#off-topic

Six messages covered three attachments and a brief report that ReVanced Instagram had started crashing.

#memes

One meme-related link was shared: 9to5Mac post.

Ente Community Discord Sep 01, 2026 - 20 messages in 3 channels

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:56:27 +0000

The Ente Community saw light activity, with 20 messages across three channels and most discussion focused on photo management and desktop setup. Members also asked about authentication requirements and shared positive feedback on custom themes.

#photos

The busiest channel had 11 messages from six participants. Discussion covered checking storage used by hidden photos, selectively exporting hidden files, retaining Google Photos favorites in desktop imports, and an album-deletion scenario; the current limitation is that hidden-photo storage cannot be viewed directly or exported selectively. A Fedora black-screen report was marked solved.

#auth

Six messages covered whether an account is required for desktop and web use, along with confusion about the two official pages: ente.com/auth and auth.ente.com/login. A reply confirmed both links are real and noted that accounts are needed for web and desktop, but not mobile.

#off-topic

Three brief messages celebrated custom themes and asked for plugin recommendations.

Ente Community Discord Aug 31, 2026 - 34 messages in 5 channels

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:19:28 +0000

Activity was light to moderate across five channels, led by an off-topic discussion about Android and Discord client alternatives. Other conversations focused on Ente storage limits, hidden-photo management, authentication, and everyday reflections.

#off-topic

With 17 messages from four participants, the channel discussed installing Android apps without Google services, switching from Revenge to Kettu, and the risks, features, and customization options of third-party Discord clients such as Vencord and Kettu.

#photos

Seven messages from four participants covered what happens when the 10 GB free tier is exceeded, a move to the 200 GB plan, possible shorter paste links, storage usage for hidden photos, and exporting only hidden files.

#auth

Six messages from two participants clarified account requirements for PC, desktop, web, and mobile, and confirmed that both ente.com/auth and auth.ente.com/login are legitimate pages.

#introduce-yourself

Two participants posted brief greetings.

#memes

Two messages reflected on leaving free time unscheduled and the boredom of childhood before social media.

Ente Community Discord Aug 30, 2026 - 46 messages in 5 channels

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:09:15 +0000

Ente Community saw moderate activity, led by discussions in #photos and #auth. Conversations focused on account recovery, Ente Photos downloads and updates, self-hosting, and support options.

#photos

With 25 messages from 13 participants, the channel covered an Ente Auth recovery follow-up, disabling Ente Photos Desktop auto-updates, missing ZIP downloads on Android, self-hosted rate limiting, and hardware for self-hosting. One user asked about supporting Ente with a one-time contribution; GitHub Sponsors was suggested. Members also discussed a large 200 GB photo and video upload running on a Raspberry Pi 3B.

#auth

Ten messages from three participants continued a discussion about recovering an Ente Auth account after accidental uninstallation. Members noted that email is the standard support route, typical responses take two to three business days, and repeated messages or individual pings should be avoided; the issue remained unresolved.

#off-topic

Six messages covered other FOSS Discord communities, using Android’s second-space feature to isolate Google services, and alternatives related to Discord Revenge.

#introduce-yourself

Four messages included brief greetings and another request for help with Ente Auth account recovery, with recovery steps shared in response.

#memes

One attachment was shared.

Ente Community Discord Aug 29, 2026 - 41 messages in 4 channels

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:47:54 +0000

Activity centered on Ente Photos discussions and an Ente Auth account-recovery issue, with 41 messages across four active channels. Members also shared a Photos pull request and a Locker message link.

#photos

29 messages from 7 participants. Discussion covered freeing device space while retaining Ente uploads, the risks of deleting unuploaded photos, and suggestions for clearer warnings or a trash system. Members also discussed face-indexing errors involving children, contact naming, a screenshot-processing feature idea, and shared a GitHub pull request. An Auth recovery request was redirected to the appropriate support channel.

#auth

8 messages from 2 participants. Damon sought urgent help recovering an Ente Auth account after reinstalling the app and not receiving a support response. Jaime advised using email, noted the typical two-to-three-business-day response time, and cautioned against repeating messages or spamming; the weekend may cause additional delay.

#introduce-yourself

2 messages from 1 participant. Damon said hello and repeated a request for Ente Auth account-recovery help.

#locker

2 messages from 2 participants. A member asked how to view and delete shared file links, followed by a Discord message link.

Ente Community Discord Aug 28, 2026 - 32 messages in 3 channels

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:56:54 +0000

The server saw light activity across three channels, led by a support-focused discussion in #photos. Members discussed shared albums, photo recovery, and a potential safety net for accidental deletions.

#photos

With 29 messages from 8 participants, the channel focused on Ente Photos usage and troubleshooting. Members explained where to view shared photos under Albums > Shared / Links, while a longer discussion clarified that deleting an unuploaded device copy cannot be undone; the conversation also covered keeping uploaded files while freeing device storage and the risks of manual backups.

#off-topic

Two links were shared: a Dexerto post and an app for changing Safari’s default search engine beyond Apple’s built-in options.

#clicks

A member posted photos of a lunar eclipse in Toronto, comparing a camera JPEG with a RAW image edited to address overexposure and reduce noise.

Ente Community Discord Aug 27, 2026 - 28 messages in 4 channels

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:51:30 +0000

The Ente Community server saw light-to-moderate activity over the past day, with 28 messages across four active channels. Conversation centered on server customization, self-hosting, QR tools, and Ente Photos features.

#off-topic

Members exchanged 17 messages about the server’s green theme, feature requests, and whether the new QR tool could be included in self-hosted instances. The discussion clarified that qr.ente.com has no server-side dependency, and its source is available via GitHub; duck facts and pet ducks also came up.

#photos

Nine messages covered fullscreen video sizing, self-hosted storage limits, and privacy when showing photos to friends. Members shared the CLI storage guide and the Guest View feature, while one member celebrated receiving a 1 TB SSD for an Ente self-hosting setup.

#introduce-yourself

A new member introduced themselves as a supporter of privacy and open source.

#clicks

One message offered a brief appreciation of carnations.

Ente Community Discord Aug 26, 2026 - 54 messages in 6 channels

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:27:07 +0000

The Ente Community saw 54 messages across six active channels, led by product discussions in #photos and privacy and open-source conversations in #off-topic. New members also introduced themselves, while smaller threads covered Ensu, Locker, and a shared meme.

#photos

With 22 messages from eight participants, discussion covered a minor mobile bug that appeared to resolve, a reported storage-use inconsistency, and offline recovery downloads on an iPhone 15 Plus. Members also discussed hiding private photos and videos on Android, nested folders, and the possibility of offline access to Ente’s tools.

#off-topic

Eighteen messages covered a Privacy Guides discussion about Ente’s privacy policy, including data storage and threat models. Members also exchanged experiences with Organic Maps in remote areas, discussed self-hosting, FOSS communities, and a Brave Browser post about fingerprinting.

#ensu

Eight messages clarified that Ensu is not currently getting a watch app, with discussion of its desktop and mobile technology choices: Tauri for desktop and native frameworks for mobile.

#introduce-yourself

Four newcomers introduced themselves, including a software developer with a homelab, someone seeking a self-hosted Keepsafe alternative, and a new Ente Photos user.

#locker

A brief exchange clarified that Locker elements have a 10 GB size limit.

#memes

One meme link was shared: view the post.

Ente Community Discord Aug 25, 2026 - 60 messages in 5 channels

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:25:59 +0000

Ente Community saw 59 messages from 20 participants, with most activity focused on Photos troubleshooting and Auth account recovery. Smaller channels had brief questions, nudges, or a shared tech article.

#photos

With 37 messages from 14 participants, the channel covered a flickering curated-memory editing bug, Android versus desktop usability differences, and a storage display reportedly stuck at 19 GB. Members also shared the Ente toys directory and the Ente source-code repository, while discussing missing tools and the location of recent security audits.

#auth

There were 20 messages from three participants about Ente Auth recovery and offline use. The discussion covered recovery codes, local exports via Menu > Data, and whether recovery email should have enough power to replace a password, including concerns about email as part of the account’s root of trust.

#locker

A brief clarification addressed file-size limits, with the message correcting the limit to 10 GB.

#space

A short tip suggested nudging inactive friends with the wave button to encourage them to share.

#off-topic

A member shared a TechSpot article about AliExpress browser audio and fingerprint tracking.

Ente Community Discord Aug 24, 2026 - 22 messages in 6 channels

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:38:58 +0000

The Ente Community saw light activity over the past 24 hours, led by discussions in #photos and #auth. Members focused on subscription options, photo playback and performance, authentication issues, and upcoming Ensu support.

#photos

Nine messages from nine participants covered Ente Photos’ free trial and pricing, including the pricing page and the option to increase free storage through the referral program. Members also discussed thumbnail generation, Live Photos playback on desktop, photo loading quality, and a possible support report via support@ente.com.

#auth

Seven messages from five participants addressed an authentication issue after a password change, app-lock and device authentication behavior, and a suggestion for account switching. The conversation also mentioned potentially releasing code on GitHub and troubleshooting through app reinstallation.

#ensu

Two participants discussed Ensu coming to smart watches, with a generally positive reaction despite limited personal smartwatch use.

#off-topic

Two brief messages consisted of a mention and an attachment.

#introduce-yourself

A new member introduced himself as a father of three.

#locker

One question asked whether an element has a size limit.

Ente Community Discord Aug 23, 2026 - 41 messages in 7 channels

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:11:22 +0000

Activity was moderate, led by discussions about Ente Auth desktop workflows and photo management. Members also explored Ensu tool calling, shared a Ducky reference, and posted a few community links.

#auth

With 17 messages from five participants, the channel focused on desktop Auth usability. Kela described a custom fork with tray mode, minimized startup, file importing, and keyboard shortcuts, while others compared workflows and discussed an AI-generated Ente Auth extension.

#photos

Thirteen messages from five participants covered photo and video recognition, including planned clustering improvements for children and pets. Members also experimented with running Ente Desktop in Docker on a NAS, and confirmed that originals are preserved alongside thumbnails, previews, and streams.

#ensu

Five messages discussed potential tool calling for Ensu, with basic features such as reminders planned before more advanced web-app assistance. A participant also shared Needle.

#introduce-yourself

Two members introduced themselves, including a 3D art generalist focused on FOSS.

#off-topic

A question about the artist behind Ente’s Ducky mascot received a link to the Ducky blog post.

#space

One member praised a sharing feature that lets recipients view content without an account.

#memes

One meme link was shared: view post.