This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install ownCloud on a Windows 11 computer.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:
- A Windows 11 computer with administrative rights
- A web browser
- Reliable internet connection
Steps
- Visit the ownCloud website at https://owncloud.org/ using your web browser.
- Click on the "Download ownCloud Server" button located on the homepage.
- Select the "Windows" option from the list of available downloads.
- Choose the appropriate installer for your system. For example, if you have a 64-bit system, select the Windows 64-bit option.
- Save the installer to your preferred download location on your computer.
- Double-click on the downloaded "Owncloud-x.y.z-Setup.exe" file to launch the installation wizard.
- Accept the license agreement to proceed with the installation.
- Select the installation directory where you want to install ownCloud, or use the default directory.
- Configure the database you want to use. ownCloud supports MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.
- Create an administrative account by providing a username and a strong password.
- Set up a synchronization folder to backup and access your files from the ownCloud server.
- Customize your installation by selecting the services and features you want to enable.
- Click on the "Finish" button to complete the installation process.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed ownCloud on your Windows 11 computer. You can now access and use the platform to store, share, and synchronize your files across different devices.
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