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Install ownCloud (or Nextcloud) in a few clicks
This guide explains how to install ownCloud (or Nextcloud, which is an improved version of ownCloud) in a few clicks on the paid Web Hosting offers.
Regardless of your hosting products, Infomaniak also offers a high-performance Cloud service: kDrive (file storage, synchronization, and sharing)
Preamble
- ownCloud is part of the applications (not developed by Infomaniak) and allows the implementation of a file storage & sharing system within a "cloud" that you fully control (user management, permissions, quotas, associated mobile applications, etc.).
- Unlike other hosts, Infomaniak allows the use of ownCloud on its hosting:
- Personal use is allowed on shared Web Hosting.
- For intensive and professional use, it is recommended to opt for a Cloud Server to install ownCloud or Nextcloud.
Install ownCloud
Prerequisites
- Have an Infomaniak Web Hosting (order if necessary).
- Upgrade the Databases part if necessary (especially for Nextcloud).
- If a blank site is already present on the hosting, click the button as in the image below and skip directly to step 8:
To access the Web Hosting and install a new site with the application:
- Click here to access the management of your hosting on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
- Click directly on the name assigned to the hosting on which to install the application.
- Click the Add a site button:

- Select the intermediate option for tool deployment.
- Click Next:

- Select the domain or subdomain and the advanced options if necessary, then click Next:

- Wait a few minutes for the site to be created:

- Select the desired application (if necessary, filter and search):

- Click on Next at the bottom of the page:

- Leave the default location or choose to install the app in a new folder that you can create thanks to an icon visible to the right of point 10 in the image.
- Optionally, choose to install a previous version if necessary.
- Click on Next:

- Configure username and password.
- Specify certain advanced settings if necessary (backup type in particular).
- Review and accept the terms of use of the selected app.
- Click on Next:

- Confirm the installation of the application in the next step and wait:

- Take note of any error message on the screen if, for example, the chosen installation folder is not empty or if the PHP version of the site on which you are attempting the installation is not compatible.
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