Introduction
Welcome to the Nextcloud Server Administration Guide.
This guide explains how to perform administrative tasks in Nextcloud, a highly versatile and scalable open-source platform for file synchronization and content collaboration.
With over 400,000 deployments, Nextcloud can run on a simple two-user Raspberry Pi or scale to support global, distributed installations serving tens of millions of users. It can be deployed on-premises, in private or public clouds, or in hybrid environments. Supported by a large and growing community, Nextcloud is available in more than 60 languages.
The latest editions of the Nextcloud manuals are always available online at docs.nextcloud.com.
Target Audience
This guide is for users who want to:
Install Nextcloud Server
Administer and manage their instance
Optimize server performance
For documentation on Nextcloud web, desktop, or mobile clients, see:
For documentation on development topics, see:
The individual repositories on GitHub within the @nextcloud organization
Core Components
Nextcloud includes:
Nextcloud Server (backend running on Linux)
A responsive, integrated web client
Cross-platform desktop clients (Windows, macOS, and Linux) for file synchronization and local access
Dedicated mobile clients (Android and iOS)
An extensive app ecosystem for expanded functionality
Editions
Nextcloud Server is available in two editions:
Community: Community-supported (peer-to-peer help), 100% free.
Enterprise: Supported by core developers or authorized partners, with official packaging, extensive enterprise-specific documentation, and support options.
Both editions include all functionality and source code.
Enterprise editions can include deployment guidance, phone and email access to Nextcloud developers, official support for integrations and add-ons, custom branding, and extended support cycles, among other benefits.
This guide primarily focuses on the Community edition, but the information applies to both editions.
Further Resources
Video tutorials, overviews, and conference presentations: Nextcloud YouTube channel.
Latest news and updates: Nextcloud blog.
Community support: Nextcloud Help Forum.
Commercial support: Nextcloud GmbH.
Documentation: Nextcloud Documentation.
Getting Started
To get started, see the Installation section.