How to Install NextCloudPi on NixOS Latest

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.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

Installation Steps

  1. Update your system

    $ sudo nix-channel --update
    $ sudo nixos-rebuild switch
    
  2. Install required packages

    $ sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.nextcloudPi
    
  3. 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
    
  4. Install NextcloudPi

    $ sudo nixos-rebuild switch
    
  5. 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.

  6. 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]
    

Conclusion

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.

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