# Edge nextcloud? Distributed setup?

**URL:** <https://help.nextcloud.com/t/edge-nextcloud-distributed-setup/159063>\
**Category:** 🏷️ General\
**Created:** [March 30, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/edge-nextcloud-distributed-setup/159063 "2023-03-30T14:37:04Z")\
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> [@ToeiRei](#):
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> Is it possible to run something like a small “nextcloud server” that - if online again - syncs with the main server?

No, syncing multiple Nextcloud servers in this manner is not possible. Certainly would love to use this functionality myself! Might be one day possible through [Federated Circles](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/circles-0-11-0-user-management-federated-circles-activities/14101) + [mirror federated server](https://github.com/nextcloud/server/issues/8459)

> [@ToeiRei](#):
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> running off a powerbank so I can “survive” in areas with bad or no network connection.

In this case you would want to run Nextcloud itself from a well-powered, resiliant location you can would remotely connect to from whatever device. As you note, it is not meant for your use case as it is designed to be on 24/7.

fwiw, nothing stops you from using multiple Nextclouds. Just keep in mind _no network = no nextcloud_

> [@tflidd](#):
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> There are server-less / multiple-server solutions like: `git-annex` or `syncthing`. But I don’t know how they handle conflicts. You can even use such a solution to sync a folder on your server, and then use it as external storage to Nextcloud, so users can use it via the Nextcloud interface.

This is the way. It has been recommended by Nextcloud staff as well. Many past guides on how to set up syncthing as www-data. Solves issues with lack of connectivity as well as managing massive data sets / full system backups. [how to syncthing nextcloud at DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=how+to+syncthing+nextcloud&ia=web)

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