Frequently Asked Questions

What Is IO200?
IO200 is a self-hosted photo CMS for building professional photo websites, large image collections, and client galleries for sharing photos.
It is designed specifically for photographers and artists who need powerful photo management with nested albums, structured organization, rich metadata, and secure sharing.

What Makes IO200 Different from Other Photo Platforms?
IO200 is designed specifically for large image collections. It combines powerful photo organization, nested albums, and client galleries with a fully customizable, self-hosted website. Unlike general CMSs or hosted services, IO200 prioritizes photo workflows and flexibility, giving you full control over your content and design.

How Can I Install IO200?
Simply download the installer, upload the file to your webspace, and visit www.yourwebsite.com/install.php.
Need extra help? Our Concierge Setup Service can handle the installation and initial setup for you so you can focus on your photography. The service is available for 249€.

How Can I Host IO200?
You can host IO200 on any web server that supports PHP 7.4+ and MySQL or MariaDB. Simply upload IO200 to your webspace and run the installer.
For choosing a web hosting provider, check out our guide on How to Get Web Hosting.

Can I Use IO200 for Free?
Yes! IO200 is free for up to 1000 photos, 100 articles, and 25 links. A small branding link is displayed on your website in the free version. A one-time paid license removes these limits and unlocks the full potential of the software.

Is My Data Secure with IO200?
Absolutely. IO200 is built from the ground up with security in mind. Every installation uses industry-standard encryption, secure authentication, and strong secret keys to protect your photos and data. Learn more About Data Security

Are There Limits on Photo Sizes?
No. With IO200, you can upload photos of any size — from full-resolution professional shots to large panoramas. Unlike many hosted platforms that restrict file sizes, IO200 gives you complete freedom over your images.

Do I Need Coding Skills?
No. IO200 is easy to use out of the box. You can build websites, organize large image collections, and create client galleries without coding. Advanced users can customize templates and CSS if desired.

How Many Photos Can I Manage?
Free version: up to 1000 photos. Unlimited license: no restrictions — ideal for large portfolios and nested collections. IO200 is built for image-heavy websites.

What Customization Options Are Available?
IO200 includes theme settings, layout controls, template customization, CSS, and professional custom services if needed.

What About System Updates?
You can automatically update your system in your CMS admin panel (Administration → Info). Recent changes are indicated in the Changelog.

I’m Missing Feature X!
Just drop us a message about your feature request. We are always looking for new ideas to improve the system. However, we cannot guarantee the implementation of each feature.

Why Do I Still Need a Website in 2026?
Social media just isn't enough! You want a website where you can showcase your work in a professional way, rather than just displaying your photos alongside others' photos and ads. Plus, a website allows your visitors to see your photos in large format. With IO200 you can present your portfolio in the best possible way.

How Can I Customize My IO200 Website?
IO200 is a very flexible system giving you full control of your website. Minor adaptions of existing themes can be done using Custom CSS within the admin panel. Custom Themes allow you to completely change the look and feel of your website. Custom Templates (plugins) offer full flexibility to display any content on your website the way you want.

What About GDPR Compliance (Cookies and CDN)?
To ensure GDPR compliance, all third-party resources - such as Google Fonts or JavaScript frameworks used in default themes - are hosted on your own server rather than being loaded externally through a CDN (content delivery network). Furthermore, the website themes are not using any cookies for visitors, except for password protected areas.

I’m Using Koken - Can I Migrate?
Absolutely. All your photos, albums, sets, categories, tags, articles and pages will be transferred automatically during the installation with the Installer. Certain media/code tags in articles/pages may require manual adjustment. Please keep in mind, that IO200 is a completely new system. Find more information about the Koken Migration in our documentation.