NextcloudPi is a server distribution that allows you to easily run Nextcloud on a Raspberry Pi or any other ARM or x86 computer. It is a great option for those who want to own their data and privacy, and need a simple solution to access and share files, calendars, contacts, and more. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install NextCloudPi on NixOS Latest.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
Update your system
$ sudo nix-channel --update
$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch
Install required packages
$ sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.nextcloudPi
Configure your network settings
You will need to configure your network settings so that your NextcloudPi installation can access the internet.
$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch --flake github:nextcloud/nextcloudpi
Install NextcloudPi
$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch
Configure NextcloudPi
After the installation is complete, you can configure your NextcloudPi installation using the web interface. To access the interface, you will need to enter your server's IP address into your browser's address bar.
http://[your server IP address]:4443
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your NextcloudPi installation.
Access the NextcloudPi web interface
Once you have configured your installation, you can access the NextcloudPi web interface by entering your server's IP address into your browser's address bar.
http://[your server IP address]
That's it! You've successfully installed NextCloudPi on NixOS Latest. You can now enjoy your own cloud server and access your files, calendars, contacts, and more, from anywhere in the world.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
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