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The Basics
Nextcloud Server version (e.g., 29.x.x):
Nextcloud All in One 31.0.7
Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 24.04):
Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS
Web server and version (e.g, Apache 2.4.25):
Not Sure
Reverse proxy and version _(e.g. nginx 1.27.2)
Not Sure
PHP version (e.g, 8.3):
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Is this the first time you’ve seen this error? (Yes / No):
Yes
When did this problem seem to first start?
I am a first time user trying to install this program
Installation method (e.g. AlO, NCP, Bare Metal/Archive, etc.)
Nextcloud All in One Docker Image
Are you using CloudfIare, mod_security, or similar? (Yes / No)
replace me
Summary of the issue you are facing:
Hi, I am a beginner to both Linux and Nextcloud. I am trying to self host and make my own cloud drive and was advised to install Nextcloud. I installed Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS and straight after that I followed the instructins on Nextcloud’s website to get the All in One application running.
I first followed these instructions provided:
This I assume lets me install an application called docker, and I believe I did this correctly as it asked me to do a “hello world” test and the output came out to what I should see.
Currently my terminal is stuck on this message:
NOTICE: ready to handle connections
I’m not sure what I’m supposed to see but I believe there should be an initial startup because step 4 on the github page says “After the initial startup, you should be able to open the Nextcloud AIO Interface now on port 8080 of this server.”.
I am not sure on how to proceed and would like to make sure I do things right so any help would be appreciated.
Nextcloud is fairly complex application and I would recommend you play and learn a lot before you start self-hosting Nextcloud and store important files there (especially backup, restore, upgrades)
I agree with @wwe — start simple and don’t get discouraged by being a beginner. Nextcloud AIO is built so it doesn’t overwhelm you: run it, go through the wizard, and adjust as your needs grow.
Before you dive in, consider a few things that shape the “right” setup for you:
Hardware: if you’ve got decent gear, it’d be a pity to dedicate it only to Nextcloud. You might later add Bitwarden, Plex, Paperless…
Connectivity/IP: do you have a public IP? Is your ISP blocking ports (80/443, and 3478/UDP for Talk)?
Reverse proxy: if you plan other services alongside Nextcloud, it’s clean to run Nginx Proxy Manager outside AIO and let it front everything.
Goal: only LAN access, or also domain + HTTPS from the internet?
Don’t worry about starting with Linux. Curiosity is what moves you forward. The forum already has plenty of step-by-step guides with exact settings — just pick the one that matches your conditions.
It automatically sets up everything you need for Nextcloud — including a mail server and vhost management. After that, you just create a virtual host for Nextcloud via the web interface, and you’re done.
Alternatively, take a look at YunoHost — a beginner-friendly system with a web UI, mail server, app catalog (including Nextcloud), and user management.
@NeedOwnHost
I would also like to give you some well-intended advice. Many Linux and Nextcloud beginners have managed to install Nextcloud. But far fewer have managed to repair Nextcloud in the event of an error.
I don’t want to scare you, but always make sure you have a backup. Be prepared for the possibility that you may not be able to restore Nextcloud to its previous state.
For really important data, I always recommend keeping it available independently of Nextcloud. Nextcloud has the great advantage that files are not encrypted. Backup is very easy. I also strongly advise against activating server-side encryption. It can cause problems in the event of an error and does not offer any security advantages. It only makes sense if the data itself is stored with a third-party provider, e.g. as object storage. That will not be the case for you.
