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Your self‑hosted hub for files, contacts, calendars, and collaboration.
Nextcloud Server lets you store, sync, and share files, contacts, calendars, and more on your own hardware, with extensible apps, strong security, and flexible deployment options.
Nextcloud Server provides a private, self‑hosted environment where individuals and organizations can store files, contacts, calendars, and other data. It offers native synchronization across devices, granular sharing controls, and a marketplace of hundreds of apps that extend functionality to email, video chat, and more.
Ideal for teams, enterprises, educational institutions, and privacy‑focused users who need full control over their data. You can install it on your own hardware, use ready‑to‑run appliances, purchase pre‑installed devices, or select a hosted provider. Enterprise customers can opt for Nextcloud Enterprise for additional support and features.
Nextcloud includes encryption, two‑factor authentication, and a HackerOne bounty program. A vibrant community contributes code, translations, design, and testing, all under the AGPL‑3.0 license.
When teams consider Nextcloud Server, these hosted platforms usually appear on the same shortlist.
Looking for a hosted option? These are the services engineering teams benchmark against before choosing open source.
Remote team file collaboration
Team members edit, comment, and version files in real time while keeping data on company‑owned servers.
Self‑hosted personal cloud
Individuals store photos, documents, and contacts at home, accessing them from any device with end‑to‑end encryption.
Educational institution shared resources
Students and teachers share coursework, calendars, and communication tools within a secure campus‑controlled environment.
Enterprise document workflow
Integrates with Nextcloud Office and third‑party apps to automate approvals, audits, and compliance while maintaining data residency.
The core server is primarily written in PHP, with front‑end components in JavaScript, Vue, and TypeScript.
Yes, Nextcloud can be installed on low‑power hardware like a Raspberry Pi, though performance will depend on workload.
Nextcloud Enterprise, offered by Nextcloud GmbH, provides additional support, features, and SLA options for businesses.
It includes encryption at rest and in transit, two‑factor authentication, regular security audits, and a HackerOne bounty program.
No, Nextcloud does not require a Contributor License Agreement; contributions are licensed under AGPL‑3.0.
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