[solved] Using Nextcloud as a directory/folder/remote location - eviltoast

Hi guys

Is there any way to access Nextcloud files (self hosted) in a file manager just like a regular directory or remote location? So the way iCloud or Dropbox allow you to access files and use them for example to upload them in a browser. So far I only managed to access the files in the Nextcloud WebUI or via the command line (but then a resync is necessary).

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

  • Successful_Try543@feddit.deEnglish
    2·
    6 months ago

    That would not be equivalent to ‘remote location’, as the files would be stored locally on your computer and being synced with the cloud.

    • Dalraz@lemmy.caEnglish
      6·
      6 months ago

      The nextcloud client has the option to setup the folder as a virtual folder. this wouldn’t sync the files locally but would download them on first access, kind of like how OneDrive works. Would this not work for OP or did I miss read

      • archer@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
        2·
        6 months ago

        I think this is it but I can’t find this option in the settings.

        • archer@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
          4·
          6 months ago

          OK so I managed to enable it! :) Thanks for everyone suggestions.

          If you have the same issue and find this thread later: on a regular install, open /home/yourusername/.config/Nextcloud/nextcloud.cfg with a text editor. On flatpak, open /home/yourusername/.var/app/com.nextcloud.desktopclient.nextcloud/config/Nextcloud/nextcloud.cfg. Add the line showExperimentalOptions=true under the general section. Restart Nextcloud desktop and delete the current synchronization destionation. Readd it and you’ll see the option to use virtual files. Confirm that it’s experimental and you’re done.