How do I use NextCloud on Linux?

Procédure

Introduction

The purpose of this documentation is to explain how to install and use NextCloud on Linux to back up data on its storage space.

You can then activate synchronisation.

Downloading the NextCloud application for Linux

To download the NextCloud application for Linux, please go to the following address: https://nextcloud.com/install/#install-clients. Click on the"Linux" button to start downloading the installation image for Linux.

Installing NextCloud on Linux

1. Click on the file you have just downloaded to start installing the NextCloud application.

2. Enter theaddress of the NextCloud server. You should have received an email from LWS with the server connection details.

3. Enter your user name and the password you received by email when you subscribed to the storage space. Then click on the"Next" button.

4. Choose the content you want to synchronise and click "Next".

5. You can now open the NextCloud application using your web browser, but you can also open the local folder synchronised with your remote storage space directly.

How do I synchronise a folder with the NextCloud application on Linux?

1. Open your application on your device. Click on"Add a folder synchronisation".

2. Select the folder of your choice and click"Next".

3. Choose the folders and sub-folders to be synchronised and click "Next".

4. Check your choice and click on the"Add to synchronisation" button. Synchronisation of your folder with your storage space will begin immediately.

Once your folder has been synchronised, all you have to do is place the files to be synchronised in the folder concerned. By default, synchronisation takes place every 10 minutes on the NextCloud application.

You can also use the NextCloud application on other devices such as:

• Installing NextCloud on Windows
• Installing NextCloud on an Android device
• Installing NextCloud on a Mac
• Using the NextCloud application via a web page.

Conclusion

You now know how to use NextCloud on Linux. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate tocontact our support team, who will be happy to help you. If you don't yet have an online storage package or would like to upgrade to a cloud storage package with advanced features, please consult this documentation to place your order, and find information about Nextcloud and Nextcloud Pro packages here.