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If you've already set up Nextcloud with our free 1-click installation, you're probably realizing just how much control you get compared to traditional cloud services. Self-hosting on your Contabo VPS or VDS means your files, calendars, contacts, and collaboration tools live on infrastructure you control. No more paying for features you don't need or worrying about third-party access to your data.

How Nextcloud Stacks Up

With cloud storage providers, you rent space and features on someone else's terms. Self-hosting Nextcloud means you control privacy and customization completely. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, that control makes all the difference.

See the full comparison: Nextcloud vs. Competitors: A Deep Dive into Self-Hosted Alternatives

Choose the Right Office Suite

Nextcloud supports Collabora Online and OnlyOffice for editing documents directly in your browser. Collabora offers superior LibreOffice compatibility for complex formatting, while OnlyOffice provides a cleaner interface with slightly better real-time collaboration.

Which one fits your workflow? We break down the differences: Nextcloud Office & Collaboration: A Deep Dive into Integrations

Speed Up Your Instance

Database optimization, PHP memory tweaks, and enabling Redis for caching can dramatically improve response times. On Contabo servers with NVMe storage, you already have fast disk access working in your favor.

Get your instance running smoothly: How to Fix Slow Nextcloud: Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting Guide

Lock Down Your Data

From two-factor authentication and encryption to file access auditing and brute-force protection, there are multiple layers you should enable. Our security hardening guide walks through each setting and explains what it protects against.

Secure your instance properly: Nextcloud Security Best Practices: A Hardening Guide for Administrators

Manual Setup on Ubuntu

Installing Nextcloud on Ubuntu involves setting up a web server, configuring PHP, securing your database, and obtaining SSL certificates. It's more involved than our 1-click option, but it teaches you exactly how each component works together.

Follow the complete walkthrough: How To Install Nextcloud on Ubuntu LTS (24.04)

Got questions about the 1-click Add-On? Visit the Contabo Nextcloud Support Area for detailed information and links to additional resources.

Here's to managing your cloud, your way,

Your Contabo Team