calibre web location of calibre database

I'd like to be able to set up 24/7 remote access to my eBook library, so that I can also have the option to add a book to my eReader while not at home (when I don't have USB connection/access to my Windows PC).Īm I understanding that one option would be to turn on Calibre Content Server from my Windows PC Calibre install, reverse proxy to a domain I run, and that would provide me with website remote access to my library? But I'm assuming the issue is now my Windows PC needs to be on 24/7, to provide this 24/7 remote access? (And does Calibre need to be open/running on the Windows PC to keep the Content Server link going?)Īre there other avenues to allow for remote access to my Calibre library that don't require my Windows PC to now be always on? The always-on server (.xxx) on my home network (where the library/dB resides anyways) is able to run docker containers, which would always be running. So whenever I want to add eBook(s) to my Calibre library, I turn on my Windows PC and use its Calibre install to add the book, edit the metadata, run the various plugins (Count Pages, etc.), convert to my output format of choice, and then send the eBook(s) to my device by connecting it to my Windows PC via USB. Upon opening Calibre-web you will be directed to input the location of your Calibre database (metadata.db).

My Calibre Library and database are located on an always-on server which is on my home network:Īnd I interface with that library from my Windows PC, where my single installation of Calibre resides. Once Calibre-web is running it will stay open in the background and can be opened using your favorite internet browser and navigating to When prompted to login, use the default values.

Calibre web location of calibre database