Nextcloud is an open source file sync and share software made for use by both individuals and organizations of all sizes. It provides functionality similar to Dropbox, Office 365 or Google Drive. Our own instance of Nextcloud is a private and secure solution for May First members that we control and safeguard on our own servers.
May First members have access to our shared Nextcloud server at https://share.mayfirst.org/.
Through share.mayfirst.org, you can:
o0o If you don't have an account yet go to the Control Panel to create a Nextcloud access o0o
Read more about why using nextcloud can be a more secure option than free corporate cloud services and learn how-to migrate from google to nextcloud.
Start learning more about the Nextcloud Web interface here.
The Nextcloud server's functionality and features depend on a group of core apps and can be extended. In Mayfirst we have pre installed apps for your personal or collective use, you are going to see them like this:
Start learning what are they and how can improve your work, from cloud management (file sharing), text editing (markdown or only office), tasks, contact management and more.
Using the Nextcloud Desktop Sync Client, Android app, or iOS app you can sync files, calendars, contacts and other data to and from the server and to other devices. Also, installing some Free and open-source Software will help you to keep update your contacts, calendar and more. The best part: You are not forced to sell your data in exchange for downloading them, you can learn how to use F-Droid here.
Learn how to sync your Nextcloud account data and files to your computer or to your mobile device .
Of course it helps your individual digital life, but… do you know how this tools can improve you collective work? Start working with your organizations online documents, polling the best days for meetings, scheduling in a way all the people know the date, planing different tasks or simply sharing your documents to people outside your team. Is time to take collectively the control of the internet and overthrow the big tech companies with FOSS tools… are you in?
Off course there are many limitations, for that the best is to read some stories of how some people find a way when nextcloud does not work. Also, you can read testimonies of the experience with nextcloud from people and organizations in our cooperative.
It is worth giving it a try, so welcome to Mayfirst Nextcloud.