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title: "How to Log Into ownCloud"
description: "ownCloud file management software allows you to sync and access files with your web server for access anywhere. Installable with Softaculous, ownCloud community edition features include collaborative..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/software/owncloud/how-to-log-into-owncloud/
date: 2020-01-30
modified: 2026-03-11
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["ownCloud"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to Log Into ownCloud

[ownCloud](https://owncloud.org/) file management software allows you to sync and access files with your web server for access anywhere. [Installable with Softaculous](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/product-guides/softaculous/install-software-softaculous/), ownCloud community edition features include collaborative editing, mobile apps, suitability for Raspberry Pi, and many other add-ons available via it’s market.

Below we cover [how to log into ownCloud](#login) and [recover your ownCloud password](#forgot).

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## Log into ownCloud

1. Visit your ownCloud URL
2. Enter your username, or email address, and password

## Forgot ownCloud Password?

1. If you don’t remember your password, enter your username or email address and any text
2. Click on **Wrong password. Reset it?** to email the username or email address above
3. Open the email and click the reset link
4. Enter a new password
5. Log in with your new credentials

![ownCloud Wrong Password](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/owncloud-wrong-password-1024x578.png)

![ownCloud Password Reset Sent](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/owncloud-reset-sent-1024x578.png)

Having files publicly accessible on your server presents security risks. For improved security, [harden your VPS Hosting](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/product-guides/vps-hosting/ways-to-harden-your-vps-hosting/) and check out security [add-ons](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/software/owncloud/install-owncloud-apps/) in the market.

- [**2-Factor Authentication**](https://marketplace.owncloud.com/apps/twofactor_totp) confirms an user with a time-based one-time password (TOTP) in the form of a QR code – important during a time where many accounts are hacked as a result of cyber attacks for [stolen passwords](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/blog/6-ways-to-secure-your-web-activity-from-your-computer/#1)
- [**Brute-Force Protection**](https://marketplace.owncloud.com/apps/brute_force_protection) sets a maximum amount of login attempts before banning the user IP address to protect against brute force attacks
- [**Checksum**](https://marketplace.owncloud.com/apps/checksum) uses cryptographic hash functions to create checksums for files which you can compare when installed on your [Windows, Mac](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/security/create-checksum-locally/), or [Linux](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/security/verify-checksums-ssh/) machine (check our [best practices](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/security/best-practices-for-using-checksums/) and [troubleshooting](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/security/reasons-your-checksum-doesnt-match-the-original/) guides if you have more questions)
- [**Password Policy**](https://marketplace.owncloud.com/apps/password_policy) allows administrators to increase minimum password complexity requirements, set expiration dates, disallow using the same password again, and more

Learn more from our [ownCloud Education Channel](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/software/owncloud/).