Install Nextcloud on FreeNAS

Install the NextCloud plugin The first step is to open up FreeNAS GUI and navigating to Plugins in the left menu. If you want to change the default pool for Plugins and Jail storage click the gearwheel icon and select your preferences. This is where NextCloud will be stored, but not (necessarily) the cloud files.

1. How do I access Nextcloud on FreeNAS?
2. How do I install Nextcloud on NAS?
3. How do I enable https on Nextcloud FreeNAS?
4. Can I use FreeNAS as a cloud server?
5. How do I access FreeNAS from anywhere?
6. How do I access FreeNAS from outside network?
7. How do I secure FreeNAS?
8. How do I port forward on NextCloud?
9. How long does FreeNAS take to install?
10. How do I use FreeNAS?
11. How do I use next cloud?
12. How do I share files on FreeNAS?
13. How do I get FreeNAS on Android?
14. Is FreeNAS Linux?

How do I access Nextcloud on FreeNAS?

How to Setup NextCloud on TrueNAS

1. Install Plugin.
2. Create DataSet. Stop plugin. The plugin needs to be stopped before you attach a dataset. Go to storage and add dataset. ...
3. Mount Point. Go to Jail and add mount point. Set Source to the path of the dataset that was created. ...
4. Configure NextCloud. Start Plugin. Click on Management once the Plugin has started.

How do I install Nextcloud on NAS?

Install Nextcloud on Synology NAS Diskstation DSM 6

1. Install dependencies. Start by installing the packages needed through the DSM Package center. ...
2. Change default MariaDB password. Open MariaDB 10. ...
3. (Basic setup – no virtual host). ...
4. (Alternative setup for using a virtual host). ...
5. Configure PHP 7 extensions. ...
6. Edit PHP 7 Values. ...
7. Download the latest nextcloud. ...
8. Fix permissions.

How do I enable https on Nextcloud FreeNAS?

Install and configure Nextcloud plugin on FreeNAS with SSL

1. Install the Nextcloud plugin in a FreeNAS BSD jail.
2. Add an extra NAT port for SSL to the jail.
3. Configure NGINX inside the jail by adding a customised configuration with SSL enabled.
4. Apply a free SSL certificate using Lets Encrypt and DNS-01 challenge validation.

Can I use FreeNAS as a cloud server?

There are several ways of making FreeNAS into a “cloud”. There is a built in S3 like interface and installing Nextcloud in a jail is relatively straightforward. The later even has a community built script to make the process more or less hands off. What you should use is up to your intended use case.

How do I access FreeNAS from anywhere?

To access your FreeNAS server from outside your local network, you will need to know the public/WAN IP address of your home network's gateway. And you will need to configure your gateway/router/firewall to allow access to port 22 (for SSH access).

How do I access FreeNAS from outside network?

In the FreeNAS WebGUI, go to Services > SSH > Settings.

1. Set the FreeNAS SSH port. ...
2. Make sure “Login as Root with password” is unchecked. ...
3. Also uncheck “Allow Password Authentication”. ...
4. Check "Allow TCP Port Forwarding". ...
5. You may need to stop and start the SSH service for settings to take effect.

How do I secure FreeNAS?

How to Secure Your FreeNAS Server

1. Change the WebGUI admin/root password (the default is: freenas) ...
2. Change WebGUI admin user name (the default is admin), to protect your system against dictionary attacks.
3. DO NOT give shell access to everybody.
4. DO NOT use FTP over the Internet, use SSH or SFTP instead.

How do I port forward on NextCloud?

Go to http://whatismyipaddress.com/ and compare the address they tell you with the address you are being told is your WAN in your router. If those match then the next step is to set up the port forward. Tell the router to forward port 80 to the port being used by nextcloud and the ip of your nextcloud jail.

How long does FreeNAS take to install?

As every Operating system FreeNAS too have the similar steps for installation and it won't take more than 2 minutes to Install. 2. After you download FreeNAS ISO image from the links above, if you've a CD/DVD drive, burn that ISO image to a disc and then boot it, or if you're using USB Image you can directly boot it.

How do I use FreeNAS?

Installing FreeNAS OS

1. Select Install/Upgrade.
2. Select the spare USB drive (FreeNAS will not install on the one containing the OS so fear not if you select the wrong one) with the spacebar.
3. Hit Ok.
4. Enter a root password.
5. Hit Ok.
6. Wait for the OS to install.
7. Reboot the PC.

How do I use next cloud?

With Nextcloud you pick a server of your choice, at home, in a data center or at a provider. And that is where your files will be. Nextcloud runs on that server, protecting your data and giving you access from your desktop or mobile devices.

How do I share files on FreeNAS?

How to create share folder using FreeNAS

1. Open FreeNAS in your web browser.
2. Sign into your root account.
3. Click on Sharing from the left pane.
4. Click on Windows (SMB) Shares.
5. Under the “Samba” section, click the Add button. ...
6. Click the folder, navigate, and select the dataset you created earlier.

How do I get FreeNAS on Android?

Once installed, you can configure access to a new server in your mobile device.

1. Tap the LAN (Windows shares) option:
2. Tap <New server> to add your NAS server details:
3. Select a name for the New server connection:
4. Provide the name of your server (or IP) followed by the name of a relevant share.

Is FreeNAS Linux?

FreeNAS has always been based on FreeBSD, but now iXsystems, the company behind this system, has announced a new version, called TrueNAS SCALE, that will be based on Debian. ... "Linux is a key requirement to achieve some of the SCALE project goals".