Welcome to your go-to guide for Mylio Photos! Whether you’re just getting started or diving into advanced features, this manual is here to help. You’ll find easy-to-follow instructions, troubleshooting tips, and best practices to make organizing, protecting, and enjoying your photo library a breeze.
How to Use This Manual
- Search for Answers: Use the search bar at the top of the manual to quickly find topics related to your question.
- Browse by Category: Navigate through the table of contents to explore topics based on your needs. Each chapter contains several sub-chapters, so don’t forget to expand each section for more options.
- Step-by-Step Guides: Many sections include detailed walkthroughs with screenshots and videos to help you complete tasks in Mylio Photos.*
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For offline access, you can download a PDF version of this manual by clicking the “Download PDF” button at the bottom of the table of contents. This allows you to keep a copy for reference anytime, even without an internet connection.
Bonus Tips:
- Add the PDF version to your Mylio Photos library for quick and easy access across your devices.
- Some users find the PDF version easier to search for specific topics using the built-in search functionality of PDF reader apps.
- Since this manual is frequently updated, we recommend downloading a new copy with each software update to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
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We hope this manual helps you make the most of Mylio Photos. Happy organizing!
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Angela@Mylio wrote: Jan 31, 2025
Hi Ann - Mylio Photos is not cloud-based, meaning your photos and videos stay on your personal devices rather than being stored on an external server. Instead, Mylio uses a peer-to-peer (P2P) connection, which allows your devices to communicate directly with each other over Wi-Fi or a local network. When you log into Mylio Photos, your devices recognize each other and sync your library privately and securely, so there’s no need to upload anything to the Cloud.
The number of photos and videos you can store in Mylio Photos is unlimited—the only limitation is your available storage. If you run out of space, you can simply add a larger hard drive or an additional storage device to keep growing your library.
Your hard drives don’t need to be always connected to access your photos unless you want continuous access to your full-resolution originals. If a drive is disconnected, you can still browse and edit lower-resolution previews stored on your other devices. If you need access to full-resolution files while a drive isn’t connected, adding optional cloud storage is a great idea. Mylio Photos works with Mylio Drive+ for secure, always available storage. You can also connect to cloud services like OneDrive, Google Drive, and more to ensure you always have access to your original files, no matter where you are.
Ann wrote: Jan 30, 2025
Following from this question from Shad, I also don't quite understand this. If it's not cloud base , does it just use log in and WIFI settings to connect devices? I don't understand what peer to peer means. If there is no limit of photos or videos in your Mylio library, and the photos live on your personal hard drives, do those hard drives need to be always connected to a pc to have access to those photos??
Angela@Mylio wrote: Jan 2, 2025
Hi Shad – Mylio Photos connects your devices directly through a peer-to-peer system. Once you log in and verify your account on each device, they can communicate with each other to sync your photos and videos. Using cloud storage is optional, not mandatory. Your media stays private because it’s stored locally on your devices, and Mylio Photos (the company) cannot access or view your files.
Shad Collins wrote: Dec 30, 2024
Articles keep talking about how everything can be seen from multiple devices and says it is cloud-free. It never explains how it does this.