Broken desktop download links?

hsjoos · August 4, 2026, 8:07am

Hello,

while installing the latest Nextcloud Desktop Client for macOS, I noticed that some of the official download links appeared to be broken.

At the time of my installation:

https://docs.nextcloud.com/desktop/latest returned HTTP 404.
The desktop download page redirected to a non-working page.
I was only able to install the client after manually locating the installer on the official download server.

The installer itself (Nextcloud-33.0.6.pkg) is valid and Apple notarized, so this does not appear to be an installer issue.

Later, I noticed that some pages became available again, so I am not sure whether this was a temporary infrastructure problem or whether there is still a broken redirect somewhere.

Has anyone else observed this recently?

If this is a known documentation or website issue, I would be happy to open a GitHub issue.

Thanks!

GitHub issue for reference:

github.com/nextcloud/documentation

Broken desktop download links (docs.nextcloud.com/desktop/latest returns 404)

opened 07:49AM - 04 Aug 26 UTC

hsjoos

0. needs triage

### Before You Submit - [x] I have checked for existing issues and pull request…s related to my suggestion. - [x] I have posted on the [Nextcloud Community Help Forum](https://help.nextcloud.com) if my suggestion is a troubleshooting scenario or I'm unsure about the solution. ### Type of Suggestion Reporting a mistake ### Relevant Documentation Links https://docs.nextcloud.com/desktop/latest ### Summary While installing the latest Nextcloud Desktop Client for macOS, I noticed that the official download links appear to be broken. ### Details Description While installing the latest Nextcloud Desktop Client for macOS, I noticed that the official download links appear to be broken. Steps to reproduce 1. Visit the official documentation or desktop download page. 2. Follow the download link for the Nextcloud Desktop Client. Expected behavior The user should be redirected to a valid download page where the latest desktop installers are available. Actual behavior The link `https://docs.nextcloud.com/desktop/latest` returns HTTP 404 (Not Found). In addition, the official website’s desktop download links appear to redirect to a non-working page, making it difficult to obtain the installer. Workaround The installers are still available on the official download server: ### Additional Notes Workaround The installers are still available on the official download server: `https://download.nextcloud.com/desktop/releases/Mac/Installer/` For example, I successfully downloaded and installed: `Nextcloud-33.0.6.pkg` The installer is valid and Apple notarized: ``` $ spctl -a -vv -t install Nextcloud-33.0.6.pkg accepted source=Notarized Developer ID origin=Developer ID Installer: Nextcloud GmbH (NKUJUXUJ3B) ``` So the issue seems to affect only the documentation/download links rather than the installer itself. Environment * macOS Sequoia 15.7 (Intel Mac) * Nextcloud Desktop Client 33.0.6 * Official Nextcloud website and documentation Could someone please check whether the documentation and download links need to be updated or the redirects fixed? Thank you!

JimmyKater · August 4, 2026, 8:14am

@hsjoos welcome to the wonderful world of the community forum for NC.

where did you get this URL from? it definitly wrong. it rather should be download.nextcloud.com/desktop/releases or such

hsjoos · August 4, 2026, 8:36am

.. you´r right ! .. there I found the correct version for me and could successfully install it on my intel based Mac mini. But anyway I would show in following screenshot where I got the misleading 404 download link. Maybe it should be deleted from the official Nextcloud download page.

JimmyKater · August 4, 2026, 8:49am

that should link to the manuals as the text says.

and you’re right the correct link should be Desktop Client — Nextcloud 35 User Manual

hsjoos · August 4, 2026, 9:02am

Ok! .. the link is wrong, but my expectations have also been wrong, because I was looking for the desktop client app download and not the documentation. As said I found the correct one `Nextcloud-33.0.6.pkg` and installed it successfully. So that was my mistake as well - sorry - but thanks for your quick response. I will correct this in my GitHub issue as well.