# How much effort to keep a nextcloudpi server up-to-date? **URL:** \ **Category:** ℹ️ Support\ **Tags:** update, ncp\ **Created:** [May 5, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-much-effort-to-keep-a-nextcloudpi-server-up-to-date/224244 "2025-05-05T20:04:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 4
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> [@TechnoViel](#): > > **How much time is required to keep a nextcloudpi system up-to-date?** that depends on how much time you have and how much time you’re willing to invest. you don’t have to use NextcloudPi just because you’re using a Raspberry Pi. there’s absolutely nothing wrong with using NextcloudPi, but you have the freedom to chose what is suitable for you. that’s FOSS. generally if you’re using an SBC (single board computer) your goal is probably an IoT (Internet of Things) device which simply works without user interaction besides initial setup. The snap was designed with IoT in mind. there are very few [requirements](https://github.com/nextcloud-snap/nextcloud-snap/wiki/Installation-requirements) that need to be met. **easy installation simple maintenance** > [@How to install Nextcloud snap](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-install-nextcloud-snap/216058): > > [How to install Nextcloud snap](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-install-nextcloud-snap/216058)[How to configure Nextcloud snap](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-configure-nextcloud-snap/216036)[How to manage Lets Encrypt for Nextcloud snap](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-manage-lets-encrypt-for-nextcloud-snap/216069)[How to manage setup warnings in Nextcloud snap](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-manage-setup-warnings-in-nextcloud-snap/216054)[Nextcloud snap wiki and support](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-snap-wiki-and-support/197783) You have decided to set up Nextcloud snap as a safe home for your data, that’s great! Thanks for supporting Nextcloud snap. handshake Nextcloud snap is a community driven installation method and is designed to be easy to install and simple to maintain. The ideal Nextcloud snap is an “install and forget” … **automatic updates** > [@How to manage automatic updates in Nextcloud snap](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-manage-automatic-nextcloud-snap-updates/216032): > > Managing automatic updates in Nextcloud snap [Managing automatic updates](https://github.com/nextcloud-snap/nextcloud-snap/wiki/Managing-automatic-updates) Nextcloud snap is designed to update (refresh) automatically by default. The ideal Nextcloud snap is an “install and forget” Nextcloud instance that works on most architectures and [updates itself](https://github.com/nextcloud-snap/nextcloud-snap/wiki/Managing-Nextcloud-snap-with-Snap#managing-automatic-updates) without requiring administrative skills. Combining Nextcloud with [snapd](https://ubuntu.com/core/services/guide/snaps-intro) makes it a perfect fit for IoT or scalable environments. Snapd is a secure and robust technology which the Nextcloud snap team has embraced. [You have full co…](https://snapcraft.io/docs/managing-updates) **simple automated backups** > [@How to backup, restore and migrate Nextcloud snap](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-backup-restore-and-migrate-nextcloud-snap/216057): > > Snap snapshot backup & restore [Nextcloud snap Backup, restore & migrate](https://github.com/nextcloud-snap/nextcloud-snap/wiki/Backup-and-Restore) A good backup strategy will enable data recovery in the case of disaster. Not having a backup makes a bad situation worse. There is nothing anyone can do if you don’t backup your data. So depending on your backup frequency and how often you practice restoring your backup, you’ll have a good chance of system recovery within a couple of hours with limited data loss. See [backup, restore & migrate](https://github.com/nextcloud-snap/nextcloud-snap/wiki/Backup-and-Restore) Nextcloud snap. Depending on… --- _[View the full topic](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-much-effort-to-keep-a-nextcloudpi-server-up-to-date/224244)._