How to Install NextCloudPi on Arch Linux

NextCloudPi is a free, open-source server software for running Nextcloud on a Raspberry Pi. It is designed to facilitate the installation, setup, and management of a Nextcloud server on an ARM-based computer.

In this guide, we will walk you through the steps required to install NextCloudPi on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

  • A Raspberry Pi running Arch Linux
  • A stable internet connection
  • Sudo privileges

Step 1: Update Arch Linux

Before installing NextCloudPi, it is important to ensure that your Arch Linux system is up-to-date. You can do this by running the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

NextCloudPi requires the following dependencies to be installed on your Raspberry Pi:

  • Apache
  • PHP
  • MariaDB
  • Redis
  • PHP Extensions
  • SSL Certificates

To install these dependencies, execute the following command:

sudo pacman -S apache php php-apache mariadb redis php-gd php-pdo php-intl php-ldap php-curl php-mysql zip unzip certbot

Step 3: Install NextCloudPi

NextCloudPi is available as a package from the Arch User Repository. To install it, you need to first enable the AUR repository on your Arch Linux system.

  1. Install Git: sudo pacman -S git

  2. Install Yay: git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/yay.git and cd yay then makepkg -si

  3. Once Yay is installed, run the following command to install NextCloudPi:

yay -S nextcloudpi

Step 4: Configure NextCloudPi

After installing NextCloudPi, you need to configure it. To do this, run the following command:

sudo nc-init

This will launch the NextCloudPi configuration wizard. Follow the prompts to set up the administrator account, database, and other configuration options.

During the installation process, you may also be prompted to install a SSL certificate. If you choose to install one, you will be guided through the process of obtaining a SSL certificate using Certbot.

Step 5: Access NextCloudPi

After installing and configuring NextCloudPi, you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to the IP address of your Raspberry Pi.

For example, if your Raspberry Pi's IP address is 192.168.1.10, you would enter the following URL in your web browser:

https://192.168.1.10/

You will be prompted to enter the administrator username and password that you set up during the configuration process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed NextCloudPi on Arch Linux. You can now start using Nextcloud to store, share and collaborate on files and documents.