Remote-access Guide

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by Dulce Glover Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How do I get support for Nextcloud?

Enterprise support. If you run Nextcloud in a mission critical environment with large numbers of users and big amounts of data and need the certainty of support from the experts behind the Nextcloud technology, a Enterprise Subscription from Nextcloud is available with email and phone support.

Do I need a Nextcloud enterprise platform?

If you run Nextcloud in a mission critical environment, you need an enterprise platform. Nextcloud Enterprise is our tested and certified enterprise product for medium and large businesses, governments and educational institutes. It is backed by our support and gives access to our customer portal and consulting services.

How do I remove my Nextcloud account from my server?

So, open the client and click on the Account button, then remove: Click Next, and you’ll follow the same process as when you originally set up your Nextcloud client, only now you should be able to access your Nextcloud server from anywhere in the world, provided you have an Internet connection.

How do I add a DDNS address to my Nextcloud server?

Click Log in, and then in the next window add your DDNS address: Click Next, and you’ll follow the same process as when you originally set up your Nextcloud client, only now you should be able to access your Nextcloud server from anywhere in the world, provided you have an Internet connection.

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Can you access Nextcloud remotely?

In order to access Nextcloud from outside of your house you need a Domain Name (e.x. cloud.com) or a sub-Domain Name (cloud.example.com). Domain Names are names that are pointing to your IP address. But in most cases, home users do not have a static IP address.

Does Nextcloud need port forwarding?

For Nextcloud, you need the https-port (default: 443), and perhaps port 80 (which is then redirected to https). You need to configure port forwarding on your router.

Does Nextcloud support WebDAV?

Nextcloud fully supports the WebDAV protocol, and you can connect and synchronize with your Nextcloud files over WebDAV. In this chapter you will learn how to connect Linux, macOS, Windows, and mobile devices to your Nextcloud server via WebDAV.

How do I connect to Nextcloud server?

0:0010:46How to Connect Nextcloud to Windows Desktop - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipMachine so the first thing we're going to do is log in to next cloud and i'm going to log into theMoreMachine so the first thing we're going to do is log in to next cloud and i'm going to log into the next cloud server which you log into plus control panel.

Does Nextcloud use TCP or UDP?

The transfer itself is initiated and carried out over udp. They just implemented their own protocol, kind of tcp within udp if you like to call it so.

How can I access my home server from outside?

Use a VPN. If you connect to your local area network by using a virtual private network (VPN), you don't have to open your PC to the public internet. Instead, when you connect to the VPN, your RD client acts like it's part of the same network and be able to access your PC.

Does WebDAV use SMB?

WebDAV is different from SMB as it uses HTTP for transporting files and is designed from the ground up to be secure on the internet. The HTTP protocol is the same protocol used by web-browsers. WebDAV can also use HTTPS, secure and encrypted HTTP, allowing no one to eavesdrop on your file transfer.

Is WebDAV slow?

The issue you are facing: Webdav speeds from my PC in my local network are especially for small files incredibly slow. Every little file takes at least 1-2 seconds to copy, move, read etc, for EVERY SINGLE FILE. That makes copying folders very stressfull.

What is WebDAV server used for?

Briefly: WebDAV stands for "Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning". It is a set of extensions to the HTTP protocol which allows users to collaboratively edit and manage files on remote web servers.

Do you need a server for Nextcloud?

With Nextcloud you pick a server of your choice, at home, in a data center or at a provider. And that is where your files will be. Nextcloud runs on that server, protecting your data and giving you access from your desktop or mobile devices.

What is my Nextcloud server address?

In the first screen to open (Figure A), enter the full address of your Nextcloud server. For my instance, that address is https://192.168.1.228/nextcloud. Once the information is entered, click Next. If your server is using SSL, depending upon your setup, you might see an untrusted certificate warning.

Which is better ownCloud or Nextcloud?

In conclusion. The 100% free aspect of Nextcloud makes it more attractive than ownCloud. Additionally, Nextcloud continually exends its services by adding new features, unlike ownCloud. The Nextcloud community is also more active than ownCloud's, which allows it to improve its platform.

What port is Nextcloud?

If you use your host you can address your Nextcloud container directly on port 9000. If you use another container, make sure that you add them to the same docker network (via docker run --network ... or a docker-compose file).

How do I change my port on Nextcloud?

That said:Edit /etc/apache2/ports.conf. a. Change the port numbers as required or add new.Edit /etc/apache2/sites-available/yournextcloud.conf. a. Change 80/443 there to the ports in (or 443) to what you specified in 1a.Restart Apache: sudo service apache2 restart.

Does Nextcloud need SSL?

Nextcloud can set up and manage a free, trusted SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt if your server has a domain name. If not, Nextcloud can set up a self-signed SSL certificate that can encrypt connections, but won't be trusted by default in web browsers.

Why is port 443 secure?

HTTPS is secure and is on port 443, while HTTP is unsecured and available on port 80. Information that travels on the port 443 is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or its new version, Transport Layer Security (TLS) and hence safer.

What is NextCloud?

Nextcloud gives you access to your data and communication wherever you are. Our easy to use desktop and mobile clients are available for all major platforms for free!

What is NextCloud desktop client?

The Nextcloud desktop client keeps photos and documents always up to date, enabling you to work like you always did.

What does unbranded client do?

Unbranded clients adjust to colors and logo choice of the server.

How to share a file with other users?

Right-click a file in your file manager and easily share it with other users, a public link or by email. Get notified of activities and events, like an incoming call, a comment on a file or a new folder that is shared with you. Get the desktop client.

Does NextCloud wipe documents?

While Nextcloud supports Mobile Device Management solutions, thanks to built-in support, remote wipe will work on systems not under management of the company. This is useful for home users but also large universities and of course in a scenario where guest accounts were handed to a third party. If you permit downloading of documents by the third party, you can wipe the documents from their devices when the the collaboration has ended.

Is NextCloud secure?

With the Nextcloud clients for Android and iOS you can sync, edit and share your files in a fully secure way through an encrypted connection.

What to do if your router doesn't support DDNS?

If your router doesn’t support DDNS then you’ll need to install a DDNS on a device on your network. I recommend using NOIP’ s free DDNS service, you can register for it on their website and they provide full instructions on how to set it up.

Does domestic network take longer to replicate?

NOTE: It’s important to consider that most domestic network connections only have very slow upload speeds, so you may well find it takes longer than usual for data to replicate, particularly if you’ve not turned on a device in a while and there’s lots of changes. I’d recommend making this initial connection while on your home network, so that data is transfered a lot quicker.

What is NextCloud app?

Nextcloud is an open source, self-hosted file sync & communication app platform. Access & sync your files, contacts, calendars and communicate & collaborate across your devices. You decide what happens with your data, where it is and who can access it!

Which ports can NextCloud port forward?

Then you can port forward ports 80 and 443 to Nextcloud any in you apache/Nginx config force all http to https... loads of guides online for this.

How to access Plex server?

Also to access your server over the web via a browser you can just login to the Plex URL https://Plex.tv and access your server this way without the need to unblock any ports. This is basically what any iOS or android app would use anyway.

What is the alternative to Plex?

Also a suggestion, try Jellyfin, alternative to plex. And open source... when you access plex externally they want you to pay (unless you have a cracked app that bypasses it, not recommended at all).

How long does it take to deploy CloudFormation?

The CloudFormation code deploys servers on containers behind a load balancer, cloud based database with a signed SSL cert and persistent storage, just by running a script - it takes about 30 minute to deploy the exact topology shown in the pic. If you are testing, a one click delete removes it all from your AWS account.

Can NextCloud be installed through the terminal?

I installed Nextcloud through the terminal the manual way so it could support external drives.

Does DuckDNS.org allow https?

Edit: if you want a free sub domain duckdns.org ..... it wont allow https ..

What is NextCloud used for?

Nextcloud is an open source software that can be used to store files, photos and videos for personal usage like Dropbox. But it’s more than just a private cloud service.

What is NextCloud software?

Nextcloud is one of the first software we tried internally. It has features of Dropbox, Google Docs, Slack, Trello, Google Hangout all combined in one software. NextCloud works for most part but we found it struggling with the video calls.

How does NextCloud Talk work?

With NextCloud Talk, you can interact with other users by text messaging, audio calls, video calls and group calls for web meetings. You can also take meeting minutes during the video calls and share your screen for presentations. There is also a mobile app to stay connected all the time.

Does NextCloud have an enterprise plan?

Nextcloud also has an enterprise plan where Nextcloud team itself handles everything for the users and provide premium support. You can check their pricing here.

Is NextCloud free?

NextCloud is free and open source software. You can download it and install it on your own server.

Is remote working mandatory?

But the recent Coronavirus pandemic has made it mandatory for the companies to work from home if it’s possible for them.

Is NextCloud good for working from home?

Since the entire world is struggling with the Coronavirus pandemic, using a solution like Nextcloud could be helpful for you and your organization in working from home.

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