NextCloudPi is a self-hosted cloud storage software that allows you to store, access, and share your files securely. It is a great alternative to proprietary cloud storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install NextCloudPi on Windows 10.
Before we proceed with the installation process, make sure that you have the following:
Follow the steps given below to install NextCloudPi on your Windows 10 computer:
Insert the SD card into your computer and format it using the SD card formatter tool.
Download and install the balenaEtcher application from https://www.balena.io/etcher/.
Open the balenaEtcher application and select the NextCloudPi image that you downloaded earlier.
Select the SD card that you formatted in step 1.
Click on the "Flash!" button to start the image writing process.
After the image writing process is complete, eject the SD card from your computer.
Insert the SD card into your Raspberry Pi device.
Connect your Raspberry Pi device to the internet through the Ethernet cable.
Power on the Raspberry Pi device.
Wait for a few minutes for the device to boot up and connect to the internet.
Open a web browser on your Windows 10 computer and type the IP address of your Raspberry Pi in the address bar.
You will be redirected to the NextCloudPi installation page.
Create a new user account by entering the required details.
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation process.
Once the installation process is complete, you will be redirected to the NextCloudPi dashboard.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed NextCloudPi on your Windows 10 computer.
In conclusion, installing NextCloudPi on your Windows 10 computer is a simple and easy process. With just a few steps, you can have your own self-hosted cloud storage solution up and running. We hope that this tutorial has helped you install NextCloudPi on your Windows 10 computer.
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