How to Access Nextcloud Files with RemoteDrive

Nextcloud Files is a cloud storage solution that forms part of the Nextcloud ecosystem.
To learn more about it, visit Nextcloud Files.

Before connecting, ensure you have the following:

• Nextcloud account details: username and password
• Connection information:
  • host address
  • port (optional)

To configure RemoteDrive to connect to Nextcloud Files, follow these steps:

1. Open RemoteDrive: Click on the RemoteDrive icon located in the top menu bar to open the app.

2. Add a Server: Click on +Add server.

3. Choose Connection Type: From the drop-down menu select WebDAV.

4. Label Your Connection: In the Name field, enter a label for your connection (e.g., Nextcloud).

5. Configure Connection Details:

   • Enter the host name in the Host field.
   • If available, enter the port in the Port field.
   • Select Using secure HTTPS if the server supports encrypted connections,
     or Using insecure HTTP if HTTPS is not available.

   Note: Using HTTP means credentials are transmitted in clear-text over the network, which is not recommended.

6. Set Credentials:

   • Enter the username in the User field.
   • Enter the password in the Password field.

   
   

7. Set the Remote Directory: Click on the Advanced tab and enter the following
   in the Remote directory to use as drive root field:

   /remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/

   Replace USERNAME with your actual Nextcloud username.

   
   

8. Click Add & Connect to establish the connection.

Once connected, Nextcloud will appear as a mounted drive in Finder under the
Locations section, giving you direct access to your files and folders.

Related Topics:

• How to connect to WebDAV
• Configuring RemoteDrive Connection Settings