How to Install NextCloudPi on POP! OS

Introduction

NextCloudPi is a popular self-hosted cloud solution that allows you to store, share, and collaborate on your files and documents securely. It is based on Nextcloud, a flexible and open-source cloud storage platform.

POP! OS is a free and open-source operating system that is based on Ubuntu. It features a modern and user-friendly interface, designed to be easy-to-use for beginners and advanced users alike.

In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to install NextCloudPi onto a POP! OS system.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you will need:

  • A computer running POP! OS latest version
  • Access to the command-line terminal
  • A web browser to access NextCloudPi web interface

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before we can install NextCloudPi on POP! OS, we first need to install some dependencies.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git curl

Step 2: Install Docker

NextCloudPi is designed to run inside a Docker container, so we need to install Docker on our POP! OS system.

Run the command:

sudo apt-get install docker.io

Once the installation is complete, verify the version of Docker with the command:

docker --version

Step 3: Clone the NextCloudPi Repository

Next, we need to download the NextCloudPi repository from Github. Run the command:

git clone https://github.com/nextcloud/nextcloudpi.git

This will create a directory named nextcloudpi in your current directory.

Step 4: Install NextCloudPi

Navigate into the nextcloudpi directory with the command:

cd nextcloudpi

And then run the installation script with the command:

sudo ./install.sh

This will start the installation process, and you will be prompted to configure some settings for NextCloudPi.

Step 5: Configure NextCloudPi

Follow the prompts to set up NextCloudPi.

  • Set an admin password for Nextcloud.
  • Configure the database type and credentials.
  • Choose the type of installation: 'classic', 'portable' or 'docker'.
  • Configure a domain name or IP address for your Nextcloud server.

Once you have completed the prompt, NextCloudPi will build and start the Docker container. You can access the NextCloudPi web interface by entering the IP address or domain name of your server into a web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed NextCloudPi on POP! OS. You can now use it to store, share, and collaborate on your files and documents. Enjoy!