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Introduction
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**Welcome to the Nextcloud Server Administration Guide.**
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This guide explains how to perform administrative tasks in Nextcloud, a highly versatile and scalable open-source platform for file synchronization and content collaboration.
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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.
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The latest editions of the Nextcloud manuals are always available online at
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`docs.nextcloud.com <https://docs.nextcloud.com/>`_.
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Target Audience
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This guide is for users who want to:
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- Install Nextcloud Server
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- Administer and manage their instance
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- Optimize server performance
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For documentation on Nextcloud web, desktop, or mobile clients, see:
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- `Nextcloud User Manual`_
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- `Nextcloud Desktop Client`_
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.. _`Nextcloud User Manual`: https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/user_manual/en/
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.. _`Nextcloud Desktop Client`: https://docs.nextcloud.com/desktop/latest/
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For documentation on development topics, see:
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- The individual repositories on GitHub within `the @nextcloud organization <https://github.com/nextcloud/>`_
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- `Nextcloud Development Manual <https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/developer_manual/>`_
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.. TODO ON RELEASE: Update version number above on release
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Core Components
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Nextcloud includes:
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- Nextcloud Server (backend running on Linux)
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- A responsive, integrated web client
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- Cross-platform desktop clients (Windows, macOS, and Linux) for file synchronization and local access
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- Dedicated mobile clients (Android and iOS)
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- An extensive app ecosystem for expanded functionality
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Editions
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Nextcloud Server is available in two editions:
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- **Community:** Community-supported (peer-to-peer help), 100% free.
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- **Enterprise:** Supported by core developers or authorized partners, with official packaging, extensive enterprise-specific documentation, and support options.
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*Both editions include all functionality and source code.*
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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.
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This guide primarily focuses on the Community edition, but the information applies to both editions.
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Further Resources
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- Video tutorials, overviews, and conference presentations: `Nextcloud YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/c/Nextcloud>`_.
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- Latest news and updates: `Nextcloud blog <https://nextcloud.com/news/>`_.
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- Community support: `Nextcloud Help Forum <https://help.nextcloud.com/>`_.
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- Commercial support: `Nextcloud GmbH <https://nextcloud.com/>`_.
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- Documentation: `Nextcloud Documentation <https://docs.nextcloud.com/>`_.
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Getting Started
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To get started, see the Installation section.
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.. admonition:: Who develops Nextcloud?
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The development of the Nextcloud platform is a cooperative
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endeavor overseen by the core maintainers -- primarily
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employed by Nextcloud GmbH -- along with thousands of
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partners, providers, collaborators, project members, and
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community participants.
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The Nextcloud community includes everyone -- from individual
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users and independent developers to large organizations.
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Community members share and discuss their experiences with
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the platform every day. They suggest improvements,
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collaborate on design, write code, create documentation,
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test for bugs, triage bug reports and enhancement ideas,
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support others, improve translations, and help fund and
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organize the logistics of a project this size. Most
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importantly, they use Nextcloud in their daily lives and
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work.
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