How to Self-Host Nextcloud
Your own private cloud storage — Google Drive alternative
Nextcloud is a self-hosted productivity platform that replaces Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft 365. Get file sync, calendar, contacts, video calls, and collaborative editing — all on your own server.
Nextcloud features
File sync across all devices
Collaborative document editing
Calendar and contacts sync
Video conferencing (Nextcloud Talk)
Mobile apps for iOS and Android
End-to-end encryption
Hundreds of extensions
Deploy Nextcloud in 5 steps
1
Sign up for TinyPod
Create a free account — no credit card required. You get a 3-day trial.
2
Find Nextcloud in the app catalog
Browse to the App Catalog and search for Nextcloud. Click to select it.
3
Choose your resources
Select CPU, RAM, and storage based on your needs. Nextcloud runs well on 2 cores, 2GB RAM, and 10GB storage.
4
Click Deploy
Hit deploy and your Nextcloud instance will be live in under 60 seconds with automatic SSL.
5
Access your instance
Visit the URL shown on your dashboard. Create your admin account and start uploading files.
Common use cases
Personal cloud storage replacing Google Drive/Dropbox
Team file sharing and collaboration
Self-hosted office suite
CalDAV/CardDAV sync for calendar and contacts
HIPAA-compliant file storage for healthcare