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Accessing Nextcloud Files Using 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, Mac OS X, Windows, and mobile devices to your Nextcloud server via
WebDAV. Before we get into configuring WebDAV, let's take a quick look at the
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, Mac OS X, Windows, and mobile devices to your Nextcloud server via
WebDAV. Before we get into configuring WebDAV, let's take a quick look at the
recommended way of connecting client devices to your Nextcloud servers.
Nextcloud Desktop and Mobile Clients
------------------------------------
The recommended method for keeping your desktop PC synchronized with your
The recommended method for keeping your desktop PC synchronized with your
Nextcloud server is by using the `Nextcloud/ownCloud sync clients
<https://nextcloud.com/install/#install-clients>`_. You can configure the client
to save files in any local directory you want, and you choose which directories
on the Nextcloud server to sync with. The client displays the current connection
status and logs all activity, so you always know which remote files have been
downloaded to your PC, and you can verify that files created and updated on your
to save files in any local directory you want, and you choose which directories
on the Nextcloud server to sync with. The client displays the current connection
status and logs all activity, so you always know which remote files have been
downloaded to your PC, and you can verify that files created and updated on your
local PC are properly synchronized with the server.
The recommended method for syncing your Nextcloud server with Android and
Apple iOS devices is by using the `mobile apps
The recommended method for syncing your Nextcloud server with Android and
Apple iOS devices is by using the `mobile apps
<https://nextcloud.com/install/>`_.
To connect to your Nextcloud server with the mobile apps, use the
To connect to your Nextcloud server with the mobile apps, use the
base URL and folder only::
example.com/nextcloud
In addition to the mobile apps provided by Nextcloud or Nextcloud, you can use other apps to
connect to Nextcloud from your mobile device using WebDAV. `WebDAV Navigator`_ is
In addition to the mobile apps provided by Nextcloud or ownCloud, you can use other apps to
connect to Nextcloud from your mobile device using WebDAV. `WebDAV Navigator`_ is
a good (proprietary) app for `Android devices`_ and `iPhones`_. The URL to use on these is::
example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/
WebDAV Configuration
--------------------
If you prefer, you may also connect your desktop PC to your Nextcloud server by
using the WebDAV protocol rather than using a special client application. Web
Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) is a Hypertext Transfer Protocol
(HTTP) extension that makes it easy to create, read, and edit files on Web
servers. With WebDAV you can access your Nextcloud shares on Linux, Mac OS X and
If you prefer, you may also connect your desktop PC to your Nextcloud server by
using the WebDAV protocol rather than using a special client application. Web
Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) is a Hypertext Transfer Protocol
(HTTP) extension that makes it easy to create, read, and edit files on Web
servers. With WebDAV you can access your Nextcloud shares on Linux, Mac OS X and
Windows in the same way as any remote network share, and stay synchronized.
.. note:: In the following examples, You must adjust **example.com/** to the
@@ -56,12 +56,12 @@ You can access files in Linux operating systems using the following methods.
Nautilus File Manager
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Use the ``davs://`` protocol to connect the Nautilus file manager to your
Use the ``davs://`` protocol to connect the Nautilus file manager to your
Nextcloud share::
davs://example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/
.. note:: If your server connection is not HTTPS-secured, use `dav://` instead
.. note:: If your server connection is not HTTPS-secured, use `dav://` instead
of `davs://`.
.. image:: ../images/webdav_gnome3_nautilus.png
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Nextcloud share::
Accessing Files with KDE and Dolphin File Manager
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
To access your Nextcloud files using the Dolphin file manager in KDE, use
To access your Nextcloud files using the Dolphin file manager in KDE, use
the ``webdav://`` protocol::
webdav://example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/
@@ -90,73 +90,73 @@ You can create a permanent link to your Nextcloud server:
* Name: The name you want to see in the **Places** bookmark, for example Nextcloud.
* User: The Nextcloud username you used to log in, for example admin.
* Server: The Nextcloud domain name, for example **example.com** (without
* Server: The Nextcloud domain name, for example **example.com** (without
**http://** before or directories afterwards).
* Folder -- Enter the path ``nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/``.
#. (Optional) Check the "Create icon checkbox" for a bookmark to appear in the
#. (Optional) Check the "Create icon checkbox" for a bookmark to appear in the
Places column.
#. (Optional) Provide any special settings or an SSL certificate in the "Port &
#. (Optional) Provide any special settings or an SSL certificate in the "Port &
Encrypted" checkbox.
Creating WebDAV Mounts on the Linux Command Line
------------------------------------------------
You can create WebDAV mounts from the Linux command line. This is useful if you
prefer to access Nextcloud the same way as any other remote filesystem mount.
The following example shows how to create a personal mount and have it mounted
You can create WebDAV mounts from the Linux command line. This is useful if you
prefer to access Nextcloud the same way as any other remote filesystem mount.
The following example shows how to create a personal mount and have it mounted
automatically every time you log in to your Linux computer.
1. Install the ``davfs2`` WebDAV filesystem driver, which allows you to mount
WebDAV shares just like any other remote filesystem. Use this command to
1. Install the ``davfs2`` WebDAV filesystem driver, which allows you to mount
WebDAV shares just like any other remote filesystem. Use this command to
install it on Debian/Ubuntu::
apt-get install davfs2
2. Use this command to install it on CentOS, Fedora, and openSUSE::
yum install davfs2
yum install davfs2
3. Add yourself to the ``davfs2`` group::
usermod -aG davfs2 <username>
3. Then create an ``nextcloud`` directory in your home directory for the
3. Then create an ``nextcloud`` directory in your home directory for the
mountpoint, and ``.davfs2/`` for your personal configuration file::
mkdir ~/nextcloud
mkdir ~/.davfs2
4. Copy ``/etc/davfs2/secrets`` to ``~/.davfs2``::
cp /etc/davfs2/secrets ~/.davfs2/secrets
4. Copy ``/etc/davfs2/secrets`` to ``~/.davfs2``::
cp /etc/davfs2/secrets ~/.davfs2/secrets
5. Set yourself as the owner and make the permissions read-write owner only::
chown <username>:<username> ~/.davfs2/secrets
chmod 600 ~/.davfs2/secrets
6. Add your Nextcloud login credentials to the end of the ``secrets`` file,
6. Add your Nextcloud login credentials to the end of the ``secrets`` file,
using your Nextcloud server URL and your Nextcloud username and password::
example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/ <username> <password>
7. Add the mount information to ``/etc/fstab``::
example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/ /home/<username>/nextcloud
example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/ /home/<username>/nextcloud
davfs user,rw,auto 0 0
8. Then test that it mounts and authenticates by running the following
8. Then test that it mounts and authenticates by running the following
command. If you set it up correctly you won't need root permissions::
mount ~/nextcloud
9. You should also be able to unmount it::
umount ~/nextcloud
Now every time you login to your Linux system your Nextcloud share should
automatically mount via WebDAV in your ``~/nextcloud`` directory. If you prefer
Now every time you login to your Linux system your Nextcloud share should
automatically mount via WebDAV in your ``~/nextcloud`` directory. If you prefer
to mount it manually, change ``auto`` to ``noauto`` in ``/etc/fstab``.
Known Issues
@@ -168,22 +168,22 @@ Resource temporarily unavailable
Solution
^^^^^^^^
If you experience trouble when you create a file in the directory,
If you experience trouble when you create a file in the directory,
edit ``/etc/davfs2/davfs2.conf`` and add::
use_locks 0
Problem
^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^
Certificate warnings
Solution
^^^^^^^^
^^^^^^^^
If you use a self-signed certificate, you will get a warning. To
change this, you need to configure ``davfs2`` to recognize your certificate.
Copy ``mycertificate.pem`` to ``/etc/davfs2/certs/``. Then edit
``/etc/davfs2/davfs2.conf`` and uncomment the line ``servercert``. Now add the
If you use a self-signed certificate, you will get a warning. To
change this, you need to configure ``davfs2`` to recognize your certificate.
Copy ``mycertificate.pem`` to ``/etc/davfs2/certs/``. Then edit
``/etc/davfs2/davfs2.conf`` and uncomment the line ``servercert``. Now add the
path of your certificate as in this example::
servercert /etc/davfs2/certs/mycertificate.pem
@@ -191,8 +191,8 @@ path of your certificate as in this example::
Accessing Files Using Mac OS X
------------------------------
.. note:: The Mac OS X Finder suffers from a `series of implementation problems
<http://sabre.io/dav/clients/finder/>`_ and should only be used if the
.. note:: The Mac OS X Finder suffers from a `series of implementation problems
<http://sabre.io/dav/clients/finder/>`_ and should only be used if the
Nextcloud server runs on **Apache** and **mod_php**, or **Nginx 1.3.8+**.
To access files through the Mac OS X Finder:
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ To access files through the Mac OS X Finder:
.. image:: ../images/osx_webdav1.png
:alt: Screenshot of entering your Nextcloud server address on Mac OS X
For example, the URL used to connect to the Nextcloud server
For example, the URL used to connect to the Nextcloud server
from the Mac OS X Finder is::
https://example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/
@@ -217,9 +217,9 @@ To access files through the Mac OS X Finder:
The device connects to the server.
For added details about how to connect to an external server using Mac OS X,
check the `vendor documentation
<http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8160.html>`_
For added details about how to connect to an external server using Mac OS X,
check the `vendor documentation
<http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8160.html>`_ .
Accessing Files Using Microsoft Windows
---------------------------------------
@@ -227,12 +227,12 @@ Accessing Files Using Microsoft Windows
It is best to use a suitable WebDAV client from the
`WebDAV Project page <http://www.webdav.org/projects/>`_ .
If you must use the native Windows implementation, you can map Nextcloud to a new
drive. Mapping to a drive enables you to browse files stored on an Nextcloud
If you must use the native Windows implementation, you can map Nextcloud to a new
drive. Mapping to a drive enables you to browse files stored on an Nextcloud
server the way you would files stored in a mapped network drive.
Using this feature requires network connectivity. If you want to store your
files offline, use the Desktop Client to sync all files on your
Using this feature requires network connectivity. If you want to store your
files offline, use the Desktop Client to sync all files on your
Nextcloud to one or more directories of your local hard drive.
.. note:: Prior to mapping your drive, you must permit the use of Basic
@@ -246,31 +246,31 @@ Nextcloud to one or more directories of your local hard drive.
Mapping Drives With the Command Line
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
The following example shows how to map a drive using the command line. To map
The following example shows how to map a drive using the command line. To map
the drive:
1. Open a command prompt in Windows.
2. Enter the following line in the command prompt to map to the computer Z
2. Enter the following line in the command prompt to map to the computer Z
drive::
net use Z: https://<drive_path>/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/ /user:youruser
net use Z: https://<drive_path>/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/ /user:youruser
yourpassword
where <drive_path> is the URL to your Nextcloud server.
For example: ``net use Z: https://example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/
For example: ``net use Z: https://example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/
/user:youruser yourpassword``
The computer maps the files of your Nextcloud account to the drive letter Z.
.. note:: Though not recommended, you can also mount the Nextcloud server
using HTTP, leaving the connection unencrypted. If you plan to use HTTP
connections on devices while in a public place, we strongly recommend using a
connections on devices while in a public place, we strongly recommend using a
VPN tunnel to provide the necessary security.
An alternative command syntax is::
net use Z: \\example.com@ssl\nextcloud\remote.php\dav /user:youruser
net use Z: \\example.com@ssl\nextcloud\remote.php\dav /user:youruser
yourpassword
Mapping Drives With Windows Explorer
@@ -279,10 +279,10 @@ Mapping Drives With Windows Explorer
To map a drive using the Microsoft Windows Explorer:
1. Migrate to your computer in Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click on **Computer** entry and select **Map network drive...** from
2. Right-click on **Computer** entry and select **Map network drive...** from
the drop-down menu.
3. Choose a local network drive to which you want to map Nextcloud.
4. Specify the address to your Nextcloud instance, followed by
4. Specify the address to your Nextcloud instance, followed by
**/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/**.
For example::
@@ -290,8 +290,8 @@ To map a drive using the Microsoft Windows Explorer:
https://example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/
.. note:: For SSL protected servers, check **Reconnect at logon** to ensure
that the mapping is persistent upon subsequent reboots. If you want to
connect to the Nextcloud server as a different user, check **Connect using
that the mapping is persistent upon subsequent reboots. If you want to
connect to the Nextcloud server as a different user, check **Connect using
different credentials**.
.. figure:: ../images/explorer_webdav.png
@@ -300,14 +300,14 @@ To map a drive using the Microsoft Windows Explorer:
5. Click the ``Finish`` button.
Windows Explorer maps the network drive, making your Nextcloud instance
Windows Explorer maps the network drive, making your Nextcloud instance
available.
Accessing Files Using Cyberduck
-------------------------------
`Cyberduck <https://cyberduck.io/?l=en>`_ is an open source FTP and SFTP,
WebDAV, OpenStack Swift, and Amazon S3 browser designed for file transfers on
`Cyberduck <https://cyberduck.io/?l=en>`_ is an open source FTP and SFTP,
WebDAV, OpenStack Swift, and Amazon S3 browser designed for file transfers on
Mac OS X and Windows.
.. note:: This example uses Cyberduck version 4.2.1.
@@ -323,10 +323,10 @@ your Nextcloud server supports SSL. Cyberduck requires that you select a
different connection type if you plan to use SSL. For example:
80 (for WebDAV)
443 (for WebDAV (HTTPS/SSL))
3. Use the 'More Options' drop-down menu to add the rest of your WebDAV URL into
3. Use the 'More Options' drop-down menu to add the rest of your WebDAV URL into
the 'Path' field. For example:
``remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/``
@@ -355,17 +355,17 @@ Windows does not connect using HTTPS.
Solution 1
^^^^^^^^^^
The Windows WebDAV Client might not support Server Name Indication (SNI) on
encrypted connections. If you encounter an error mounting an SSL-encrypted
Nextcloud instance, contact your provider about assigning a dedicated IP address
The Windows WebDAV Client might not support Server Name Indication (SNI) on
encrypted connections. If you encounter an error mounting an SSL-encrypted
Nextcloud instance, contact your provider about assigning a dedicated IP address
for your SSL-based server.
Solution 2
^^^^^^^^^^
The Windows WebDAV Client might not support TSLv1.1 / TSLv1.2 connections. If
you have restricted your server config to only provide TLSv1.1 and above the
connection to your server might fail. Please refer to the WinHTTP_ documentation
The Windows WebDAV Client might not support TSLv1.1 / TSLv1.2 connections. If
you have restricted your server config to only provide TLSv1.1 and above the
connection to your server might fail. Please refer to the WinHTTP_ documentation
for further information.
.. _WinHTTP: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa382925.aspx#WinHTTP_5.1_Features
@@ -373,19 +373,19 @@ for further information.
Problem
^^^^^^^
You receive the following error message: **Error 0x800700DF: The file size
You receive the following error message: **Error 0x800700DF: The file size
exceeds the limit allowed and cannot be saved.**
Solution
^^^^^^^^
Windows limits the maximum size a file transferred from or to a WebDAV share
may have. You can increase the value **FileSizeLimitInBytes** in
**HKEY_LOCAL_MacHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\WebClient\\Parameters
** by clicking on **Modify**.
Windows limits the maximum size a file transferred from or to a WebDAV share
may have. You can increase the value **FileSizeLimitInBytes** in
**HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\WebClient\\Parameters**
by clicking on **Modify**.
To increase the limit to the maximum value of 4GB, select **Decimal**, enter a
value of **4294967295**, and reboot Windows or restart the **WebClient**
To increase the limit to the maximum value of 4GB, select **Decimal**, enter a
value of **4294967295**, and reboot Windows or restart the **WebClient**
service.
Problem
@@ -397,7 +397,7 @@ Solution
^^^^^^^^
Known problems and their solutions are documented in the KB2123563_ article.
Problem
^^^^^^^
Cannot map Nextcloud as a WebDAV drive in Windows using self-signed certificate.
@@ -406,31 +406,31 @@ Solution
^^^^^^^^
#. Go to the your Nextcloud instance via your favorite Web browser.
#. Click through until you get to the certificate error in the browser status
#. Click through until you get to the certificate error in the browser status
line.
#. View the cert, then from the Details tab, select Copy to File.
#. Save to the desktop with an arbitrary name, for example ``myNextcloud.cer``.
#. Save to the desktop with an arbitrary name, for example ``myNextcloud.pem``.
#. Start, Run, MMC.
#. File, Add/Remove Snap-In.
#. File, Add/Remove Snap-In.
#. Select Certificates, Click Add, My User Account, then Finish, then OK.
#. Dig down to Trust Root Certification Authorities, Certificates.
#. Right-Click Certificate, Select All Tasks, Import.
#. Select the Save Cert from the Desktop.
#. Select Place all Certificates in the following Store, Click Browse,
#. Check the Box that says Show Physical Stores, Expand out Trusted Root
Certification Authorities, and select Local Computer there, click OK,
#. Check the Box that says Show Physical Stores, Expand out Trusted Root
Certification Authorities, and select Local Computer there, click OK,
Complete the Import.
#. Check the list to make sure it shows up. You will probably need to Refresh
#. Check the list to make sure it shows up. You will probably need to Refresh
before you see it. Exit MMC.
#. Open Browser, select Tools, Delete Browsing History.
#. Select all but In Private Filtering Data, complete.
#. Go to Internet Options, Content Tab, Clear SSL State.
#. Close browser, then re-open and test.
Problem
^^^^^^^
You cannot download more than 50 MB or upload large Files when the upload takes
You cannot download more than 50 MB or upload large Files when the upload takes
longer than 30 minutes using Web Client in Windows 7.
Solution
@@ -443,7 +443,7 @@ Accessing Files Using cURL
--------------------------
Since WebDAV is an extension of HTTP cURL can be used to script file operations.
To create a folder with the current date as name:
.. code-block:: bash

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Accessing your Files Using the Nextcloud Web Interface
======================================================
You can access your Nextcloud files with the Nextcloud Web interface and create,
preview, edit, delete, share, and re-share files. Your Nextcloud administrator
has the option to disable these features, so if any of them are missing on your
You can access your Nextcloud files with the Nextcloud Web interface and create,
preview, edit, delete, share, and re-share files. Your Nextcloud administrator
has the option to disable these features, so if any of them are missing on your
system ask your server administrator.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page.png
:alt: The Files view screen.
Tagging Files
-------------
You can assign tags to files. To create tags, open a file to the Details view.
Then type your tags. To enter more than one tag press the return key after
creating each tag. All tags are system tags, and are shared by all users on your
You can assign tags to files. To create tags, open a file to the Details view.
Then type your tags. To enter more than one tag press the return key after
creating each tag. All tags are system tags, and are shared by all users on your
Nextcloud server.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-7.png
:alt: Creating file tags.
Then use the Tags filter on the left sidebar to filter files by tags.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-8.png
:alt: Viewing file tags.
Comments
--------
Use the Details view to add and read comments on any file or folder. Comments
Use the Details view to add and read comments on any file or folder. Comments
are visible to everyone who has access to the file.
.. figure:: ../images/file_menu_comments_2.png
:alt: Creating and viewing comments.
Video Player
------------
You can play videos in Nextcloud with the Video Player app by simply clicking on
the file. Video streaming by the native Nextcloud video player depends on your Web browser
and the video format. If your Nextcloud administrator has enabled video
streaming, and it doesn't work in your Web browser, it may be a browser issue. See https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Supported_media_formats#Browser_compatibility for supported multimedia formats in Web browsers.
You can play videos in Nextcloud with the Video Player app by simply clicking on
the file. Video streaming by the native Nextcloud video player depends on your Web browser
and the video format. If your Nextcloud administrator has enabled video
streaming, and it doesn't work in your Web browser, it may be a browser issue. See https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Supported_media_formats#Browser_compatibility for supported multimedia formats in Web browsers.
.. figure:: ../images/video_player_2.png
:alt: Watching a movie.
File Controls
-------------
Nextcloud can display thumbnail previews for image files, MP3 covers,
and text files, if this enabled by your server administrator. Hover your cursor
Nextcloud can display thumbnail previews for image files, MP3 covers,
and text files, if this enabled by your server administrator. Hover your cursor
over a file or folder to expose the controls for the following operations:
Favorites
Click the star to the left of the file icon to mark it as a favorite, and
quickly find all of your favorites with the Favorites filter on the left
Click the star to the left of the file icon to mark it as a favorite, and
quickly find all of your favorites with the Favorites filter on the left
sidebar.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-1.png
:alt: Marking Favorite files.
Share
Share the file or folder with a group or other users, and create public
shares with hyperlinks. You can also see who you have shared with already,
and revoke shares by clicking the trash can icon.
.. note:: New in 9.0, you can see all re-shares of your original file shares.
If username auto-completion
is enabled, when you start typing the user or group name Nextcloud will
automatically complete it for you. If your administrator has enabled email
notifications, you can send an email notification of the new share from the
Share
Share the file or folder with a group or other users, and create public
shares with hyperlinks. You can also see who you have shared with already,
and revoke shares by clicking the trash can icon.
.. note:: Since version 9.0, you can see all re-shares of your original file shares.
If username auto-completion
is enabled, when you start typing the user or group name Nextcloud will
automatically complete it for you. If your administrator has enabled email
notifications, you can send an email notification of the new share from the
sharing screen.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-2.png
:alt: Sharing files.
You have five share permissions:
* Can share; allows the users you share with to re-share.
* Can edit; allows the users you share with to edit your shared files, and to collaborate using the Documents app.
* Create; allows the users you share with to create new files and add them to the share.
* Change; allows uploading a new version of a shared file and replacing it.
* Delete; allows the users you share with to delete shared files.
Overflow Menu
The Overflow menu (three dots) displays file details, and allows you to
Overflow Menu
The Overflow menu (three dots) displays file details, and allows you to
rename, download, or delete files.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-3.png
:alt: Overflow menu.
The Details view shows Activities, Sharing, and Versions information.
The Details view shows Activities, Sharing, and Versions information.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-4.png
:alt: Details screen.
The **Settings** gear icon at the lower left allows you to show or hide hidden
files in your Nextcloud Web interface. These are also called dotfiles, because
they are prefixed with a dot, e.g. ``.mailfile``. The dot tells your operating
system to hide these files in your file browsers, unless you choose to display
them. Usually these are configuration files, so having the option to hide them
:alt: Details screen.
The **Settings** gear icon at the lower left allows you to show or hide hidden
files in your Nextcloud Web interface. These are also called dotfiles, because
they are prefixed with a dot, e.g. ``.mailfile``. The dot tells your operating
system to hide these files in your file browsers, unless you choose to display
them. Usually these are configuration files, so having the option to hide them
reduces clutter.
.. figure:: ../images/hidden_files.png
:alt: Hiding or displaying hidden files.
:alt: Hiding or displaying hidden files.
Previewing Files
----------------
You can display uncompressed text files, OpenDocument files, videos, and image
files in the Nextcloud embedded viewers by clicking on the file name. There may
be other file types you can preview if your Nextcloud administrator has enabled
them. If Nextcloud cannot display a file, it starts a download process and
downloads the file to your computer.
You can display uncompressed text files, OpenDocument files, videos, and image
files in the Nextcloud embedded viewers by clicking on the file name. There may
be other file types you can preview if your Nextcloud administrator has enabled
them. If Nextcloud cannot display a file, it starts a download process and
downloads the file to your computer.
Navigating Inside Your Nextcloud
--------------------------------
Navigating through folders in Nextcloud is as simple as clicking on a folder to
open it and using the back button on your browser to move to a previous level.
Nextcloud also provides a navigation bar at the top of the Files field for quick
Navigating through folders in Nextcloud is as simple as clicking on a folder to
open it and using the back button on your browser to move to a previous level.
Nextcloud also provides a navigation bar at the top of the Files field for quick
navigation.
Sharing Status Icons
--------------------
Any folder that has been shared is marked with the ``Shared`` overlay icon.
Any folder that has been shared is marked with the ``Shared`` overlay icon.
Public link shares are marked with a chain link. Un-shared folders are blank.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-5.png
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ Public link shares are marked with a chain link. Un-shared folders are blank.
Creating or Uploading Files and Directories
-------------------------------------------
Upload or create new files or folders directly in an Nextcloud folder by clicking
Upload or create new files or folders directly in an Nextcloud folder by clicking
on the *New* button in the Files app.
.. figure:: ../images/files_page-6.png
@@ -145,24 +145,24 @@ on the *New* button in the Files app.
The *New* button provides the following options:
Up arrow
Upload files from your computer into Nextcloud. You can also upload files by
Upload files from your computer into Nextcloud. You can also upload files by
dragging and dropping them from your file manager.
Text file
Creates a new text file and adds the file to your current folder.
Folder
Creates a new folder in the current folder.
Selecting Files or Folders
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You can select one or more files or folders by clicking on their checkboxes. To
select all files in the current directory, click on the checkbox located at the
You can select one or more files or folders by clicking on their checkboxes. To
select all files in the current directory, click on the checkbox located at the
top of the files listing.
When you select multiple files, you can delete all of them, or download them as
a ZIP file by using the ``Delete`` or ``Download`` buttons that appear at the
When you select multiple files, you can delete all of them, or download them as
a ZIP file by using the ``Delete`` or ``Download`` buttons that appear at the
top.
.. note:: If the ``Download`` button is not visible, the administrator has
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Filtering the Files View
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The right sidebar on the Files page contains several filters for quickly sorting
The left sidebar on the Files page contains several filters for quickly sorting
and managing your files.
All files
The default view; displays all files that you have access to.
Favorites
Files or folders marked with the yellow star.
Files or folders marked with the yellow star.
Shared with you
Displays all files shared with you by another user or group.
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Shared by link
Displays all files that are shared by you via public link.
External Storage
Files that you have access to on external storage devices and services such
External Storage (optional)
Files that you have access to on external storage devices and services such
as Dropbox, Google, and Amazon S3.
Moving Files
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Change in Share Expiration Date
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In older versions of Nextcloud, you could set an expiration date on both local
and public shares. Now you can set an expiration date only on public shares,
and local shares do not expire when public shares expire. The only way to
In older versions of Nextcloud, you could set an expiration date on both local
and public shares. Now you can set an expiration date only on public shares,
and local shares do not expire when public shares expire. The only way to
"expire" a local share is to click the trash can icon to un-share your files.
Creating or Connecting to a Federation Share Link
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Federated Cloud Sharing allows you to mount file shares from remote Nextcloud
servers, and manage them just like a local share. In Nextcloud 9 the process for
creating a new sharing link is easier and more streamlined. See
:doc:`federated_cloud_sharing` to learn to how to create and connect to new
Federated Cloud Sharing allows you to mount file shares from remote Nextcloud
servers, and manage them just like a local share. In Nextcloud 9 the process for
creating a new sharing link is easier and more streamlined. See
:doc:`federated_cloud_sharing` to learn to how to create and connect to new
Federated Cloud shares.