diff --git a/admin_manual/installation/source_installation.rst b/admin_manual/installation/source_installation.rst index 52769a5ac..03cb8eb9f 100644 --- a/admin_manual/installation/source_installation.rst +++ b/admin_manual/installation/source_installation.rst @@ -444,6 +444,29 @@ To install the Nextcloud Snap Package, run the following command in a terminal:: On a machine running a pristine Ubuntu 18.04 LTS server, you have three options: +Installation via web installer on a VPS or web space +---------------------------------------------------- + +When you don't have access to the command line, for example at a web hosting or VMPS, +an easy option is to use our web installer. This script can be found on our +`server installation page here. `_ + +The script checks the dependencies, downloads Nextcloud from the official server, +unpacks it with the right permissions and the right user account. Finally, you will be +redirected to the Nextcloud installer. Here a quick how-to: + +1. Get the file from the installation page +2. Upload setup-nextcloud.php to your web space +3. Point your web browser to setup-nextcloud.php on your webspace +4. Follow the instructions and configure Nextcloud +5. Login to your newly created Nextcloud instance! + +.. note:: that the installer uses the same Nextcloud version as available for the built + in updater in Nextcloud. After a major release it can take up to a month before + it becomes available through the web installer and the updater. This is done to + spread the deployment of new major releases out over time. + + Installation via install script -------------------------------