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README.md

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+## Administration
+
+See [docs/ADMIN.md](docs/ADMIN.md) for administrative tasks including:
+- Listing users
+- Resetting passwords
+- Auto-importing backups via the filesystem
+
 ## FAQ
 
-Q: How do I list all users?
-
-Docker:
-```bash
-docker exec -it <container_name> /app/sbv -list-users
-```
-
-Binary:
-```bash
-./sbv -list-users
-```
-
-Q: How do I reset a user's password?
-
-Docker:
-```bash
-docker exec -it <container_name> /app/sbv -reset-password <username>
-```
-
-Binary:
-```bash
-./sbv -reset-password <username>
-```
-
-You will be prompted to enter and confirm the new password.
-
 Q: What backups does this program support?
 
 XML backups from the [SMS Backup & Restore app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en_US). Android devices are supported. iPhone (iOS) devices are not supported by SMS Backup & Restore.

docs/ADMIN.md

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+# SBV Administration Guide
+
+This guide covers administrative features in SBV.
+
+## User Management
+
+### List All Users
+
+To see all registered users along with their UUIDs and ingest directories:
+
+Docker:
+```bash
+docker exec -it <container_name> /app/sbv -list-users
+```
+
+Binary:
+```bash
+./sbv -list-users
+```
+
+Example output:
+```
+USERNAME  UUID                                  INGEST DIRECTORY
+--------  ----                                  ----------------
+alice     46f958dc-e022-41de-b298-4ab060b5ca24  data/46f958dc-e022-41de-b298-4ab060b5ca24/ingest
+bob       3cf92802-b3c5-4d38-8b11-9d34aafc7d46  data/3cf92802-b3c5-4d38-8b11-9d34aafc7d46/ingest
+```
+
+### Reset a User's Password
+
+To reset a user's password:
+
+Docker:
+```bash
+docker exec -it <container_name> /app/sbv -reset-password <username>
+```
+
+Binary:
+```bash
+./sbv -reset-password <username>
+```
+
+You will be prompted to enter and confirm the new password. Passwords must be at least 6 characters.
+
+## Auto-Import
+
+SBV can automatically import XML backup files placed in a user's ingest directory. This is useful for automated backup workflows or when you want to import files without using the web interface.
+
+### How It Works
+
+1. SBV scans each user's ingest directory every minute
+2. When an XML file is detected and stable (not being written to), it is automatically imported
+3. After successful import, the file is moved to a `complete` subdirectory
+4. A `.log` file is created alongside each import with details about the process
+
+### Ingest Directory Location
+
+Each user has their own ingest directory based on their UUID:
+
+```
+<data_dir>/<user-uuid>/ingest/
+```
+
+Use `-list-users` to find the correct ingest directory for each user.
+
+### Docker Volume Setup
+
+When running with Docker, make sure the ingest directories are accessible. With the standard volume mount:
+
+```yaml
+volumes:
+  - ./data:/data
+```
+
+The ingest directories will be at:
+```
+./data/<user-uuid>/ingest/
+```
+
+### Example Workflow
+
+1. Find the user's ingest directory:
+   ```bash
+   docker exec -it sbv /app/sbv -list-users
+   ```
+
+2. Copy your backup file to the ingest directory:
+   ```bash
+   cp sms-backup.xml ./data/<user-uuid>/ingest/
+   ```
+
+3. SBV will automatically detect and import the file within 1 minute
+
+4. Check the import results:
+   - The XML file will be moved to `./data/<user-uuid>/complete/`
+   - A log file (`sms-backup.xml.log`) will contain import details
+
+### Supported File Types
+
+- XML files from SMS Backup & Restore (`.xml`)
+
+### Troubleshooting
+
+**File not being imported:**
+- Ensure the file has a `.xml` extension
+- Check that the file is not still being written (SBV waits for files to be stable)
+- Verify the file is in the correct user's ingest directory
+- Check the application logs for errors
+
+**Import failed:**
+- Check the `.log` file in the ingest directory for error details
+- The original file remains in the ingest directory for manual review if import fails