Nextcloud AIO Local Only Installation Guide

To install Nextcloud AIO locally, start by downloading the Nextcloud AIO installer from the official GitHub repository.

The installer is a single executable file that can be run on most operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Before running the installer, make sure to read the installation instructions carefully to understand the requirements and any potential issues.

The installation process typically takes around 10-15 minutes to complete, depending on your system's specifications and internet connection speed.

The installer will download and install all the necessary components, including Nextcloud, Apache, MariaDB, and PHP.

Once the installation is complete, you can access your Nextcloud instance by navigating to the specified URL in your web browser.

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To install Nextcloud AIO, you'll need to create a directory for persistent files, such as /persist, and create subfolders for each service, including Nextcloud. This will keep your files organized and prevent them from being deleted when the docker is destroyed.

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You can create the directory with the command `sudo mkdir /persist`, and then create a subfolder for Nextcloud AIO with the command `sudo mkdir /persist/nextcloudaio`. Inside this folder, Nextcloud will place its data.

The Nextcloud AIO compose file requires several settings, including `cap_add: - NET_ADMIN` for swag, `PUID` and `PGID` for running containers as your user, and `URL` and `EXTRA_DOMAINS` for declaring your domain and subdomains. You can also specify the persistent information for swag with `network_mode: "host"` and `extra_hosts` to make Nextcloud AIO work with swag.

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Port 8080 is used for the initial setup, while port 9000 is the Apache port to proxy to inside the container. The data will be saved in /var/www/ncdata.

This will start the Nextcloud docker in the background. If you want to see the progress/logs, just remove the -d flag. Please note that Nextcloud AIO will use a self-signed certificate.

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To install Nextcloud AIO, you'll need to follow these steps. First, create a directory for persistent files, such as /persist, using the command `sudo mkdir /persist`. This will store your Nextcloud data safely.

Next, create a subfolder for Nextcloud AIO inside /persist, like /persist/nextcloudaio. This is where Nextcloud will store its data, which won't be deleted even when the docker is destroyed.

You'll also need to define some settings in your docker-compose file. These include `cap_add: - NET_ADMIN` for swag, `PUID` and `PGID` for running containers as your user, and `URL` for your main domain.

You can also declare additional subdomains in the `EXTRA_DOMAINS` variable. For example, if you have multiple services and subdomains, you can list them like this: `EXTRA_DOMAINS=nextcloud.mydomain.com,jellyfin.mydomain.com,anotherdomain.com`.

Another important setting is `network_mode: "host"`, which is necessary for Nextcloud AIO to work with swag. You'll also need to set `APACHE_PORT` and `APACHE_IP_BINDING` to recommended values.

Lastly, define the directory where Nextcloud data will be stored using `NEXTCLOUD_DATADIR`. Save your docker-compose file as `docker-compose.yml` and run `sudo docker-compose up -d` to start the installation.

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To install a Nextcloud instance on your local network, you'll need to use a Docker-based setup, specifically the all-in-one (AIO) version from GitHub.

You'll need to install Docker Desktop first, which requires a restart to finish the installation.

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To access your Nextcloud instance, go to https://192.168.0.19:8080, where 192.168.0.19 is the local IP of the computer you're installing it on.

You'll need to proceed with the SSL warning and let AIO finish the installation.

To make it easier to access your Nextcloud instance from other computers on the same network, you'll need to edit the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts and add a line that redirects the link to your Nextcloud instance.

For example, you might add the line "192.168.0.19 nc.sochara.org" to the hosts file.

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If you're using Nextcloud AIO, you'll want to consider changing the storage location to a larger drive or external storage. You can set the storage location using an environment variable in the docker-compose.yml file, specifically the NEXTCLOUD_DATADIR variable.

To change the storage location, you'll need to make backups of your data. This is crucial, as changing the storage location can be a complex process. You'll need to stop the containers, create a backup using the built-in Borg Backup tool, and then rsync the data to a safe location.

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Here are the steps to change the storage location:

It's worth noting that if you're already using Nextcloud AIO in production, you'll need to make multiple backups of your data before attempting to change the storage location. This is because changing the storage location can be a complex process, and you'll want to ensure that your data is safe.

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Networking is a crucial aspect of Nextcloud AIO, and it can be a bit complex. You'll need to forward ports from your router to your Nextcloud server, and you may also need to set up a reverse proxy.

To access Nextcloud via a local IP, you can use port 8080. This is because Nextcloud by default only accepts login through the configured domain, but local access is also enabled through this port if you have not modified it.

You can use a local DNS server to send requests to the local IP of the server after writing the domain in the browser. This will allow you to access Nextcloud via the domain instead of the IP address.

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If you're using a VPN connection, you may be able to access Nextcloud via the local IP, but this depends on your specific setup.

Here's a quick summary of the ports you'll need to forward:

Remember to check your specific router's configuration and requirements for forwarding ports.