How to Install Nextcloud Hub 6 on Ubuntu

This guide provides a straightforward approach to installing the latest version of Nextcloud, a self-hosted productivity platform, on an Ubuntu server. Nextcloud Hub 6 (27.1.3) offers file hosting, collaboration, and more, with the flexibility of a private server.

Prerequisites

• A server running Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later.

• Basic familiarity with the command line interface.

Installation Process

Follow these steps to install Nextcloud Hub 6 (27.1.3) on your Ubuntu server:

Step 1: Update Your Server

Ensure your server's package list and the system itself are up to date:

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sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Apache Web Server

Install Apache, which will serve your Nextcloud files:

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sudo apt install apache2 -y

Step 3: Install PHP and Required PHP Modules

Nextcloud requires PHP to run. Install PHP along with the necessary modules:

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sudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql php-dom php-xml php-mbstring php-gd php-curl php-zip -y

Step 4: Install MariaDB Server

Install MariaDB, a database server to store Nextcloud data:

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sudo apt install mariadb-server -y

Step 5: Create a Database for Nextcloud

First, log in to the MariaDB shell:

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sudo mariadb -u root -p

After logging in, create a database for Nextcloud and a user with the desired credentials:

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CREATE DATABASE nextcloud;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON nextcloud.* TO 'your_desired_username'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_desired_password';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Step 6: Install Unzip, and Download Nextcloud

Before downloading Nextcloud, make sure you have unzip installed to extract the downloaded file:

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sudo apt install unzip -y
wget https://download.nextcloud.com/server/releases/nextcloud-27.1.3.zip

Step 7: Extract Nextcloud and Set Permissions

Unzip the Nextcloud package to the web root directory and set the correct permissions:

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unzip nextcloud-27.1.3.zip -d /var/www/html/
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/nextcloud/

Step 8: Configure Apache for Nextcloud

Create an Apache configuration file for Nextcloud:

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sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/nextcloud.conf

Insert the following configuration and save the file:

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Alias /nextcloud "/var/www/html/nextcloud/"
<Directory /var/www/html/nextcloud/>
  Require all granted
  AllowOverride All
  Options FollowSymLinks MultiViews

  <IfModule mod_dav.c>
    Dav off
  </IfModule>
</Directory>

Enable the new site and rewrite module:

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sudo a2ensite nextcloud
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2

Step 9: Complete the Installation Through the Web Interface

Open your web browser and navigate to http://your_server_ip/nextcloud. Complete the setup by providing the following information:

• Admin account details: Choose a username and password for the Nextcloud administrator CD account.

• Data folder: Confirm the path to the data folder where Nextcloud will store its files.

• Database configuration: Enter the credentials for the database user and name you created earlier. Use localhost for the database host unless your database is on a different server.

After entering the details, click the Finish setup button to complete the installation and then navigate to http://your_server_ip/nextcloud/index.php/login if you didn’t redirect automatically.

You now have a running instance of Nextcloud Hub 6 (27.1.3) on your Ubuntu server. Begin by exploring the dashboard and configuring your Nextcloud environment to suit your personal or business needs. If you need any more information or further assistance, feel free to contact our support team by submitting a ticket.