Nextcloud is a powerful self-hosted cloud storage solution. This tutorial will guide you through installing Nextcloud using the 1-Click Installer in Voltic Host Web Panel and setting up the basics.

📌 Prerequisites

  • A web hosting account with Voltic Host.

  • Access to Voltic Host Web Panel.

  • A domain name already set up in your hosting account.

1️⃣ Installing Nextcloud with the 1-Click Installer

  1. Log in to Voltic Host Web Panel.

  2. Click on Apps in the top menu to open the 1-Click Installer.

  3. Find Nextcloud in the list and click on it.

  4. Fill in the installation details:

    • Domain: Select the domain where you want to install Nextcloud.

    • Path: Leave blank if installing at the root (example.com), or enter a directory (e.g., cloud for example.com/cloud).

    • Admin Username: Create a username for the Nextcloud admin.

    • Admin Password: Set a strong password.

    • Admin Email: Provide an email for password recovery.

  5. Click Install and wait for the process to complete.

✅ Nextcloud is now installed!

2️⃣ Accessing Nextcloud for the First Time

  1. Open your web browser and go to:

    https://yourdomain.com

    or

    https://yourdomain.com/cloud (if installed in a subdirectory)

  2. Enter the admin username and password you created during installation.

  3. Click Login to access the Nextcloud dashboard.

✅ You are now inside your Nextcloud instance!

3️⃣ Configuring Nextcloud Basic Settings

Setting Up Storage and File Sync

  1. In the Nextcloud dashboard, click on Files to access your cloud storage.

  2. Click + to upload files or create new folders.

Adding Users

  1. Click on your profile icon (top-right corner) and select Users.

  2. Click + Add user to create new accounts.

  3. Assign a username, password, and role (Admin/User).

Enabling External Storage (Optional)

  1. Go to Settings > Apps and enable External storage support.

  2. In Settings > Administration > External Storage, add Google Drive, S3, or other storage providers.

✅ Nextcloud is now configured with users and storage options!

🎉 Conclusion

You have successfully installed and set up Nextcloud in Voltic Host Web Panel! Your self-hosted cloud storage is now ready for file management, sharing, and collaboration.

For more assistance, contact Voltic Host Support. 🚀