Nextcloud Desktop Sync App

You can use the desktop client to synchronize files between the Nextcloud server and your computer. Select one or more directories on your local computer to ensure you always have access to your files wherever you are. The Nextcloud Desktop Sync client is available for Windows, macOS, and various Linux distributions.

Installing the App

Navigate to the application download page, click Download for desktop, and select the installer corresponding to your OS. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard prompts; restarting your computer upon completion is recommended.

Configuring the App

Account Setup

Open the installed Nextcloud Desktop Sync client from the notification area. In the window that appears, click Log in to Nextcloud. In the Server Address field, enter the Nextcloud server URL provided by your service provider, for example: https://company1.file24.kz . A browser window will open on the next step: click Log in, enter your email address in the Username field (e.g., yu.sharapov@testcustomer.kz), enter your mailbox password in the Password field, and click Log in.
Click Grant access; upon successful authentication, an Account connected notification will appear. Return to the Nextcloud application window and click Skip folder configuration, or click Connect to automatically create a default Nextcloud synchronization folder.

Configuring Directory Sync List

Open Nextcloud Desktop Sync, click the username button, and select Settings. In the Nextcloud Settings window, click Add Folder Sync Connection. In the Add Folder Sync Connection window, click Choose, select the local folder to synchronize in the Select Source Folder dialog, and click Select Folder. Click Next in the connection setup wizard. You can create a new destination folder on the Nextcloud server to sync to, or select an existing folder on the server, then click Next.
To finish setup, click Add Sync Connection. The synchronization status will be displayed in the Nextcloud Settings window. You can configure multiple sync directories following the same steps.

Nextcloud Desktop Sync Settings

Open the Nextcloud Desktop Sync context menu by right-clicking the icon in the system tray / notification area. The following options are available from the menu:

• Open main menu dialog opens the primary application window
• Pause sync for all accounts pauses file synchronization with the Nextcloud server
• Settings opens the Nextcloud Desktop Sync settings
• Exit Nextcloud closes and terminates the Nextcloud Desktop Sync application

To open application parameters, select Settings. In the Nextcloud Settings window, the following options are available:

Under General Settings, Launch on system startup is enabled by default when an account is added; unchecking this box prevents Nextcloud from launching at system login. Show server notifications displays desktop pop-up notifications sent from the Nextcloud server when checked. Use monochrome icons switches Nextcloud tray icons to monochrome format when enabled.