How to set up Cloud Storage
Your own private Google Drive. This guide covers how to access it, log in for the first time, configure the basics, and where its data lives so you can back it up.
1. What is Cloud Storage?
Sync files between your phone, laptop, and server. Share files with links. Includes calendar and contacts too. Powered by Nextcloud with a fast MariaDB database and Redis cache.
2. Before you start
Nextcloud needs a domain name with SSL for the mobile apps to connect. Set up your domain in Nginx Proxy Manager first.
3. How to access it
Once it's enabled, Cloud Storage runs on your SparkBox at:
https://<your-NAS-IP>:8445Install the Nextcloud app on your phone and computer for automatic sync
4. Settings you can change
You can set these when you enable the module, or later from Apps → Cloud Storage in the dashboard:
- DB Root Password — Configurable value.
- DB Password — Configurable value.
5. Where your data lives
Cloud Storage's config and persistent data are stored on the SparkBox host under:
/opt/sparkbox/modules/cloud/config/Backups via the SparkBox dashboard's Backup tile include this directory by default, so a single restore brings Cloud Storage back to its current state on a fresh install.
Next steps
That's Cloud Storage live on SparkBox.
If something doesn't match what you see, post in d/sparkbox or hit us up on YouTube. Every SparkBox bug gets patched; every UX-stumble in this guide gets rewritten.