Instead of syncing files from my server, I’d like to automatically sync my local files to Nextcloud, so that my server can act as a local cloud for backup purposes. How can I set this up?
Hello @Augusto_Ruviaro,
welcome to the Nextcloud community! 
somehow I miss the point. Once you have a client installed it will sync the files both directions.
If you are looking for “one-way” this is not how desktop client works but you setup external tools like rsync. use search we had discussion around one-way sync shortly.
a Nextcloud server is not mean to be a backup - you still need to setup proper backup and restore procedures 101: backup what and why (not how)
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I mean you can use your Nextcloud server as a backup target by using any backup software that supports WebDAV.
However, this is not the primary purpose of Nextcloud, so proceed with caution. If you choose to do this, never modify the folder(s) where you store your backups manually through Nextcloud or on synced clients, otherwise, you can no longer call it a backup.
Personally, I handle it differently: I use Nextcloud as my single source of truth for everyday data. All my devices are merely clients to my Nextcloud when it comes to everyday data like files, calendar, contacts, notes, etc. That’s why I back up the server, not the clients, because the clients function more like thin clients or terminals. They’re simply interfaces used to work with the data that the Nextcloud server stores and manages.
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