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title: "Install Nextcloud on Managed VPS/Dedicated Hosting with the Web Installer"
description: "Nextcloud file management software is a popular alternative to ownCloud which allows you to sync and access files on your web server for access anywhere with internet access. Nextcloud is available..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/install-nextcloud-web-installer/
date: 2020-04-17
modified: 2023-11-16
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
categories: ["Website"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Install Nextcloud on Managed VPS/Dedicated Hosting with the Web Installer

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[**Nextcloud**](https://nextcloud.com/) file management software is a popular alternative to [ownCloud](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/software/owncloud/how-to-log-into-owncloud/) which allows you to sync and access files on your web server for access anywhere with internet access. [Nextcloud](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/backup-and-restore/how-to-install-nextcloud-on-ubuntu-18-04-lts/) is available in our [Softaculous Instant Installer](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/product-guides/softaculous/install-software-softaculous/) to get started in seconds.

Users without Softaculous can get started in minutes by following the **Nextcloud Setup Wizard**. Below we cover:

- [Downloading the Nextcloud Setup Wizard](#download)
- [Completing the Setup Wizard](#wizard)

Per our [Terms of Service](https://legal.inmotionhosting.com/shared-business-hosting-agreement/), [Nextcloud](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/backup-and-restore/how-to-install-nextcloud-on-centos-8/) should only be installed on [managed VPS plans](/vps-hosting) or higher. If you have any questions regarding this, please [contact Live Support directly](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/amp/how-to-get-great-technical-support/).

## Download Nextcloud Web Installer

1. Visit [Nextcloud.com/install](https://nextcloud.com/install/#instructions-server) and select **Download for Server**
2. At the top of the pop-up, select **Web Installer**
3. Right-click the **here** link to download the Web Installer file
4. [Upload the Nextcloud Web Installer file to your server](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/how-to-upload-files-server/) in [your home directory](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/where-to-upload-files/)

## Install Nextcloud with Setup Wizard

1. Open the web installer in your browser: YourDomain.com/setup-nextcloud.php
2. Once the Nextcloud wizard displays, select **Next**
3. Specify the new directory to create and install Nextcloud in, or type a period “.” for the current directory, then select **Next**
4. After you see *Nextcloud is now installed*, select **Next**
5. Specify an admin username and password
6. (Optional) Change the Nextcloud data sub-directory if desired
7. In cPanel, create a database and database user in [MySQL/MariaDB](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cpanel/create-mysql-database/) (or [PostgreSQL](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/create-database/) if installed and preferred)
8. Ensure the database user is connected to the database name
9. In your Nextcloud setup wizard, under *Configure the database*, select **MySQL/MariaDB** or **PostgreSQL**
10. Add the created database name, user, and user password to finish the wizard

You should now be able to log into Nextcloud. Learn how to secure your server and users with the [Antivirus for Files Nextcloud application](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/antivirus-for-files-nextcloud-clamav/) with the ClamAV file scanner.

If you’re unable to use Nextcloud because of appearance issues upon login, follow our guide on [Nextcloud not working with NGINX](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/server/nginx/nextcloud-not-working-with-nginx/).