In this tutorial, Cloudamo will show you how to migrate from ownCloud to Nextcloud using the web-based updater. This method is simple and convenient, as it does not require any manual file transfer or database manipulation. However, it only works for certain versions of ownCloud and Nextcloud that are compatible with each other. [See the table below for a version map, where migrating is easily possible:
| ownCloud | Nextcloud |
|---|---|
| 10.13.x | 25.0.x |
| 10.5.x | 20.0.x |
| 9.1.x | 10.0.x |
| 9.0.x | 9.0.x |
| 8.2.x | 9.0.x |
If you are using a different version of ownCloud, you may need to upgrade or downgrade it first, or use another migration method, such as the manual method2 or the distribution packages3.
Prerequisites
Before you start the migration, you need to have the following:
- A backup of your ownCloud data, config, and database, in case something goes wrong.
- Access to your ownCloud admin account and web interface.
- Enough disk space on your server to store both ownCloud and Nextcloud files temporarily.
Steps
To migrate from ownCloud to Nextcloud using the web-based updater, follow these steps:
- Log in to your ownCloud web interface as an admin and go to the Settings page.
- Under the General section, click on the Open updater button. This will launch the web-based updater tool.
- On the updater tool, click on the Check for new version button. This will check if there is a new version of ownCloud available. If there is, you need to update your ownCloud first before migrating to Nextcloud. Follow the instructions on the screen to update your ownCloud. If there is no new version of ownCloud, proceed to the next step.
- On the updater tool, click on the Switch to Nextcloud button. This will download the compatible version of Nextcloud and replace your ownCloud files with Nextcloud files. Do not close the browser or interrupt the process until it is finished.
- On the updater tool, click on the Start update button. This will run the update script that will migrate your ownCloud database and settings to Nextcloud. Wait for the update to complete and then click on the Go to your Nextcloud instance button.
- Log in to your Nextcloud web interface as an admin and go to the Settings page. Under the Overview section, check if there are any security and setup warnings or recommendations. Follow the suggestions to fix any issues and optimize your Nextcloud instance.
- Enjoy your new Nextcloud instance and explore its features and apps.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to migrate from ownCloud to Nextcloud using the web-based updater. This is an easy and convenient way to switch from ownCloud to Nextcloud without losing your data and settings. However, it only works for certain versions of ownCloud and Nextcloud that are compatible with each other. If you are using a different version of ownCloud, you may need to use another migration method, such as the manual method or the distribution packages. We hope you found this tutorial helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please let us know in the comments below.