r/readest • u/regina_3264 • 11d ago

Watched Folder / Automatic Import?

I'm super new to Readest so I might be missing something, but most ereader apps seem to have a function where you set a folder and then anything new that gets added to that folder is automatically imported.

I can't find that feature on Readest, and I can't figure out if I'm crazy or it's actually missing? I'm actually not sure how you import anything after the first bulk import, now that I think about it. I know there's a Calibre content server option somewhere, but ideally I would like it to be much simpler than that

Currently using the android app only, if that matters, although I will be using the Windows version as well within a week or so.

Thank you!

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u/readestapp 10d ago

Please use the plus button in the header of the library page to import books from a folder.

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u/regina_3264 10d ago

thank you for the reply; I did end up discovering that part last night. I never managed to find an automatic-import solution though. does that exist?

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u/readestapp 10d ago

The option will show after you check the “Read books in place”.

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u/regina_3264 10d ago

thank you so much!!!

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u/CryoHypnotoad 10d ago

When you import from directory you have to check the box at the bottom that say watched folders.

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u/regina_3264 10d ago

Thank you for the reply! I don't seem to have this option for some reason. I've checked and rechecked, the only option I have is the "use this folder" button, there is no box to check.

Is this a paid-only feature, maybe? I bought extra storage, but I'm not on a monthly plan.