Installation

Download

You can download the latest version of the Nextcloud Desktop Synchronization Client from the Nextcloud download page. Clients are available for Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows.

Auf der Download-Seite finden Sie auch Links zu Quellcode-Archiven und älteren Versionen.

Supported server versions

Each desktop client release supports the latest three stable Nextcloud server major versions at the time of release. See the Nextcloud Server release schedule for supported major versions.

Systemanforderungen

  • Windows 10+ (nur 64-Bit)

  • macOS 12.0+ (nur 64-Bit)

  • Linux (Ubuntu 24.04 oder openSUSE 15.5 oder Alma 8 oder …) (nur 64-Bit)

    For Linux distributions, we support, if technically feasible, the current LTS releases. For BSD, we support them if technically feasible, but we do not test them.

Bemerkung

Wir unterstützen Citrix nicht.

  • Wir werden unser Bestes tun, Citrix-Benutzer aus der Sicht des Desktop-Clients zu beraten.

  • Wir werden Probleme beheben, die auch auf den standardmäßig unterstützten Systemen reproduzierbar sind.

  • Alles andere fällt nicht in unseren Zuständigkeitsbereich.

Install on macOS and Windows

Installation on macOS and Windows is the same as for any other software application: download the program and then double-click it to launch the installation, and then follow the installation wizard. After it is installed and configured the desktop client will automatically keep itself updated; see Der automatische Updater for more information.

For administrator-focused deployment options such as advanced Windows MSI configuration, non-interactive account provisioning, and command-line wizard preconfiguration, see the Admin Manual chapter on desktop client deployment and setup.

Install on Linux

For Linux, Nextcloud officially provides the desktop client as an AppImage on the Nextcloud download page.

Some Linux distributions also provide the Nextcloud desktop client through their package managers. These packages are maintained by the distribution or community, not by Nextcloud. If you prefer a package-managed installation, refer to your distribution’s documentation.

Linux users must also have a password manager enabled, such as GNOME Keyring or KWallet, so that the desktop client can log in automatically.

Initial Setup

After installation, the initial setup wizard is triggered. In the setup wizard, you can log in to your server, create an account with a provider, and configure which folders to sync. The wizard will guide you step-by-step through the essential configuration options and basic account setup.

First, you need to enter the URL of your Nextcloud server.

Formular zur Auswahl zwischen Login und Registrierung

If you already have an account on a Nextcloud instance, click Login to your Nextcloud. If you do not yet have a Nextcloud instance or an account, you may need to create one first. Alternatively, you might want to register an account with a provider. Press Create account with Provider in that case.

Bemerkung

The desktop client build you are using may have been built without provider support. In that case, you won’t see this page and will immediately see the next page.

Formular zur Eingabe der Nextcloud-Server-URL

Geben Sie die URL für Ihre Nextcloud-Instanz ein. Die URL ist dieselbe URL, die Sie in Ihren Browser eingeben, wenn Sie versuchen, auf Ihre Nextcloud-Instanz zuzugreifen.

Formular wartet auf Genehmigung

Now your web browser should open and prompt you to log in to your Nextcloud instance. Enter your username and password in your web browser and click Grant access when prompted. After you do that, go back to the wizard.

Bemerkung

You might not need to enter your username and password if you are already logged in to your web browser.

Wählen Sie aus, welche Remote-Ordner synchronisiert werden sollen und in welchem ​​lokalen Ordner sie gespeichert werden sollen.

Auf dem Bildschirm mit den lokalen Ordneroptionen können Sie alle Ihre Dateien auf dem Nextcloud-Server synchronisieren oder einzelne Ordner auswählen. Der standardmäßige lokale Synchronisierungsordner ist Nextcloud in Ihrem Home-Verzeichnis. Sie können dies auch ändern.

When you have completed selecting your sync folders, click the Connect button at the bottom right. The client will attempt to connect to your Nextcloud server. If it is successful, the wizard will close itself. You can then observe the sync activity and open the main dialog by clicking on the tray icon.