Download the nextcloud web installer file, setup-nextcloud.php.ģ. Do please check that any service you sign-up for matches these requirements.Ģ. In theory, you can use a free server account, but in researching this article we found very few free accounts that matched the Nextcloud server system requirements. If you want complete control (which is, after all, the main appeal of Nextcloud in the first place) then the easiest way to do it is using the Nextcloud web installer.ġ. It is managed for you, even if you have paid for administrator access. The importance of secure cloud storage Creating a Nextcloud instance on a remote serverĪlthough very easy to set up, a fully hosted account like the one discussed above means that you do not have complete control over your own cloud. The first thing you will probably want to do is log in to the web portal in order to explore the full range of features available to your account. Your provider will email you confirmation that your account has been created and provide the server address and login details you will need to access the web portal and link apps on other devices. Decide which folders you would like to sync to your computer from the server, and which folders on your PC you would like to sync to the server. Once you have made your selection, you’ll need to agree to Nextcloud’s Terms of Service before you can click "Next.”Ĥ. The software will recommend one for you, or click "change provider” for a list which prioritizes services close to your geographic location (or if you are using a VPN, your apparent geographic location!).įor this tutorial, we chose OwnCube because the 5GB free personal account is quite generous, and we prefer servers based in Germany to Austria on privacy grounds. Enter your email address and pick an account provider. In this tutorial, we’ll use the Windows app, but the process is essentially the same on all platforms.ģ. Download, install, and run the Nextcloud desktop client or mobile app for your platform. Just be aware that the account provider still also has administrator access to your account, although the privacy implications of this can be heavily mitigated against by enabling end-to-end encryption.ġ. Once you have administrator access, you can tinker to your heart’s content and add whatever features you like by installing the relevant Nextcloud app. In most cases, rather than simply expanding storage, it is possible (for a fee) to upgrade these "personal "accounts administrator accounts. These accounts generally provide everything most people need from a personal cloud service, including a photo gallery and music player, but may not offer more advanced features such as file versioning and end-to-end encryption. In addition to the privacy implications (the provider has full access to your files and account data) most of these accounts come with a limited feature set which is determined by the provider. You should be aware, though, that "personal” Nextcloud accounts are managed entirely the provider. Most of these offer a free trial tier with limited storage, which can be expanded for a fee. Nextcloud has partnered with a number of cloud storage providers who will set up and manage a Nextcloud instance for you. If you can set up a Dropbox account, then you can set up a fully hosted Nextcloud account. The idea of setting up your own cloud storage might sound scary, but the Nextcloud desktop software makes it extremely easy. Setting up a fully hosted Nextcloud account That is, the Nextcloud instances are installed on remote servers. Setting up a Nextcloud cloud instance can be as complicated as you want it to be, but this guide aims to demonstrate how easy it is to switch from commercial services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, iDrive, OneDrive and suchlike, to a cloud solution which you have complete control over.Īs such, both methods discussed below are hosted. As we discuss in our full Nextcloud review, Nextcloud can be self-hosted locally on your own hardware, or remote-hosted on rented server space. In this tutorial, we show you two ways to create and use your own cloud storage solution using Nextcloud.
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