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NENextcloud
Files & Sync
Synchronize and share files on a server of your choice, with calendar and contact collaboration extensions.
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Last updatedRelease 2026-09-24
Open source licenseAGPL-3.0-or-later
PlatformsWeb · Docker-supported platforms (AIO)
DeploymentContainers / self-hosted
About this project
Nextcloud stores files, contacts, and calendars on a server chosen by its users. Desktop and mobile clients synchronize files across devices, while sharing lets other people access selected material. Individuals can use one server to organize information across their devices; groups can use the same system to exchange files and collaborate around shared resources.
Applications extend the server beyond file storage. The official repository lists Calendar, Contacts, Mail, and video chat, with additional applications available through its app store. The functionality of a particular instance therefore depends on which applications are installed and enabled. The app catalog describes available extensions, rather than a guarantee that every installation includes them.
Official documentation covers installing a server, using preconfigured environments, and choosing a hosting provider. Synchronization clients connect to that server and do not replace it. User, administrator, and developer manuals have distinct purposes, and documentation is organized by server version. Configuration and upgrade work should follow the manual corresponding to the instance being maintained.
Decision guide
01
Why it is worth a look
- File synchronization, sharing, and collaboration in one application
- First-party usage or installation documentation is available
- A verifiable formal release record is available
02
Before you use it
- Official guidance offers both provider registration and self-hosting
- Self-hosted All-in-One still requires Docker, network configuration, and ongoing maintenance
- Server core, additional applications, and commercial services have separate terms to review
Manual setupHigh
With an AI agentModerate
DeploymentContainers / self-hosted
Additional requirements3 confirmed; others not verified
Hosting providers listed on the official website offer a starting path without self-managed operations; Confirmed requirements: Command line, Docker, An always-on device or service; Some requirements have not been verified. Check the official setup instructions.
03
What it can do
- File synchronization
- File sharing and collaboration
- Contact and calendar synchronization
- Application extensions
Who it fits
Good for
Households needing control over where files are stored; Small teams willing to maintain a collaboration service
Not a fit
Unwilling to maintain a self-hosted service and not considering hosting providers; Only accepting a workflow without checking permissions and data backups
Getting started
- Hosting providers listed on the official website offer a starting path without self-managed operations
- For self-hosting, use the official All-in-One installation instructions
- Set the domain and access method, then enable required applications
- Enable and verify backups
