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Nextcloud
Your cloud. Your little kingdom.
Files, calendars, contacts, and collaboration in a cloud you can host yourself or choose a provider for.
Why it matters
Brings file sharing and team collaboration into infrastructure that individuals and organizations can control.
The honest heads-up
The software is open source, but servers, storage, backups, and managed hosting can cost money. Self-hosting means you maintain updates and security. Features depend on installed apps and your provider.
Your first small step
Choose a managed provider for less administration, or follow the self-hosting documentation.
Getting-started guide ↗Checked September 2026 · Official project source ↗
Capabilities can change. Check the project’s current documentation for your setup.