Nextcloud
Nextcloud
- Version: 5.0.0
- OS: Ubuntu 24.04 (LTS)
- Category: Business Apps
Description
Nextcloud is a self-hosted file storage and collaboration platform that puts you in full control of your data. Rather than relying on third-party cloud providers, your files live on a server you manage — giving you complete privacy and data sovereignty.
Nextcloud Hub integrates four core products in a single deployment:
- Nextcloud Files — store, sync, and share files with fine-grained access controls
- Nextcloud Talk — video calls, webinars, and team chat
- Nextcloud Groupware — email, calendaring, and contacts
- Nextcloud Office — real-time collaborative document editing
An app store with over 300 extensions adds further functionality including forms, project management, password managers, whiteboards, e-signature handling, and integrations with tools like Miro, Slack, and Moodle.
This image uses the Nextcloud All-in-One deployment, which includes a high-performance backend for Files and Talk, BorgBackup-based backup, Imaginary for image processing, ClamAV antivirus, and full-text search.
Getting Started
1. Deploy Nextcloud on an EasyCloudify VPS
Deploy this app from the EasyCloudify Marketplace.
2. Set Up DNS (Recommended)
For a proper production setup, create a DNS A record pointing your domain (e.g., nextcloud.yourdomain.com) to your VPS IP address.
3. Access the Admin Interface
Option A — via your domain (after DNS propagates):
https://nextcloud.yourdomain.com:8443
Option B — via IP address directly:
https://your-vps-ip:8080
Both endpoints display the initial password needed to begin setup.
4. Complete the Setup Wizard
Follow the on-screen instructions in the Nextcloud AIO admin interface to:
- Configure your domain name
- Enable optional modules (Talk, Office, Backup, ClamAV, etc.)
- Start all containers
5. Access Your Nextcloud Instance
Once all containers are running, your Nextcloud instance is available at:
https://nextcloud.yourdomain.com
Key Features
- Self-hosted — your data never leaves your infrastructure
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive files
- Fine-grained sharing controls and file access rules
- Video conferencing and team chat (Nextcloud Talk)
- Collaborative document editing (Nextcloud Office)
- 300+ apps in the Nextcloud app store
- LDAP, SSO, and OpenID Connect authentication support
- Audit logs and compliance reporting
Post-Deployment Notes
- The AIO admin panel is accessible on port 8443. Keep this port secured or restrict access to trusted IPs.
- Backups are managed through the AIO interface using BorgBackup.
- To update Nextcloud, use the AIO admin interface — it handles all containers automatically.
Support Details
- Supported By: Nextcloud GmbH
- Support URL: https://github.com/nextcloud/all-in-one
Resources
- Nextcloud AIO: https://github.com/nextcloud/all-in-one
- Nextcloud Hub: https://nextcloud.com/hub/
- App Store: https://apps.nextcloud.com/
- Documentation: https://docs.nextcloud.com/
- Community Forum: https://help.nextcloud.com/