# \#theming

**URL:** https://help.nextcloud.com/tag/theming/17.md

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## [\[UX\] Apps in a sidebar](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/ux-apps-in-a-sidebar/247443)

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**Author:** [@Cosmo.k](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Cosmo.k)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/ux-apps-in-a-sidebar/247443 "2026-07-29T21:11:16Z")

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Hey everyone, I am a nextcloud user for a long time now, and grateful of what the community have build over the years. That being said, I’v never been a big fan of the navbar with all the apps as icons on top of the int…

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## [getScssVariables not evaluated in defaults.php](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/getscssvariables-not-evaluated-in-defaults-php/240557)

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**Author:** [@andreas](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/andreas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/getscssvariables-not-evaluated-in-defaults-php/240557 "2026-02-20T08:05:29Z")

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I’ve installed and configured a custom theme with a modified defaults.php. Most values are picked up, but getScssVariables() is not: When “grep -R getScssVariables” in the nextcloud directory, I only see some “public fu…

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## [How can I remove "Nextcloud" from public shares web titles?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-can-i-remove-nextcloud-from-public-shares-web-titles/235977)

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**Author:** [@vecciora](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/vecciora)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-can-i-remove-nextcloud-from-public-shares-web-titles/235977 "2026-01-30T18:53:07Z")

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▶ Support intro Some or all of the below information will be requested if it isn’t supplied; for fastest response please provide as much as you can. :heart: The Basics Nextcloud Server version (e.g., 29.x.x): Nextcloud…

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## [Webmail client | Themes, look](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/webmail-client-themes-look/239067)

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**Author:** [@Mge](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Mge)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/webmail-client-themes-look/239067 "2026-01-21T16:49:06Z")

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Hi, I’m using Nextcloud Mail (web interface) and I really struggle with the message list layout. Each email preview takes 4–5 lines, which makes the inbox very hard to scan. Before giving up or hacking things myself, …

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## [Storageshare Logo ändern](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/storageshare-logo-andern/235798)

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**Author:** [@Georg\_Braun](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Georg_Braun)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/storageshare-logo-andern/235798 "2025-11-14T20:27:36Z")

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Kann mir jemand helfen wie ich dieses Logo von Storageshare in mein Logo ändern kann?

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## [Custom CSS to enable ultra-compact list view in Files (Nextcloud 27 and 28+)](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/custom-css-to-enable-ultra-compact-list-view-in-files-nextcloud-27-and-28/174327)

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**Author:** [@surfrock66](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/surfrock66)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/custom-css-to-enable-ultra-compact-list-view-in-files-nextcloud-27-and-28/174327 "2025-10-14T22:39:30Z")

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I don’t like files viewers with a lot of padding, so I created some custom CSS to enable an ultra-compact view. I didn’t see anyone else share something like this, so I wanted to share it as a resource for anyone else l…

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## [Solved: Nextcloud unable to load CSS, login page shows '{productName}'](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/solved-nextcloud-unable-to-load-css-login-page-shows-productname/232050)

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**Author:** [@frankt](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/frankt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/solved-nextcloud-unable-to-load-css-login-page-shows-productname/232050 "2025-09-14T20:15:05Z")

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▶ Support intro The Basics Nextcloud Server version (e.g., 29.x.x): Nextcloud Hub 10 (31.0.9) Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 24.04): AlmaLinux 8.10 Web server and version (e.g, Apache 2.4.25): 2.…

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## [How to remove/disable on iOS/Android the “App install banner”?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-remove-disable-on-ios-android-the-app-install-banner/230355)

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**Author:** [@devnoname120](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/devnoname120)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-remove-disable-on-ios-android-the-app-install-banner/230355 "2025-08-14T17:32:33Z")

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Question from @Michele1, the original topic is closed so I’m reposting it here in order to be able to answer. :white\_check\_mark: Answer: you can simply run this, it will make Nextcloud think that the app doesn’t exist…

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## [Changing Theme for one domain in multi-domain environment including Name of the instance](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/changing-theme-for-one-domain-in-multi-domain-environment-including-name-of-the-instance/229307)

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**Author:** [@leopard](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/leopard)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/changing-theme-for-one-domain-in-multi-domain-environment-including-name-of-the-instance/229307 "2025-07-25T17:39:20Z")

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Hi Together, I’m using my nextcloud instance with multiple domains. I have a theme desinged via standard admin-options. Now, I’m trying to change the Theme only for one domain. I tried some different approaches, the …

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## [Collabora dark mode difficult to view, improvement idea](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/collabora-dark-mode-difficult-to-view-improvement-idea/227382)

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**Author:** [@kinhswch](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/kinhswch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/collabora-dark-mode-difficult-to-view-improvement-idea/227382 "2025-06-23T15:08:30Z")

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I have no support/technical question and have seen the support category. (Be aware that direct support questions will be deleted.) on Which general topic do you have Hello, I’m a nextcloud noob and finally have Collabo…

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## [Overriding apps icons](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/overriding-apps-icons/226586)

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**Author:** [@ChibyX](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/ChibyX)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/overriding-apps-icons/226586 "2025-06-14T18:17:31Z")

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I have no support/technical question and have seen the support category. (Be aware that direct support questions will be deleted.) on Which general topic do you have Is there a way to change displayed icons and names fo…

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## [Custom nextcloud for Murena](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/custom-nextcloud-for-murena/226879)

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**Author:** [@nicofonk](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/nicofonk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 1:25pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/custom-nextcloud-for-murena/226879 "2025-06-13T13:25:25Z")

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Seeking Experienced Nextcloud Freelancer for Murena Description We are looking for an experienced Nextcloud freelancer to work on various aspects of our Murena Workspace project. Here are the main tasks you will need to …

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## [Minor issue in Rebranding](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/minor-issue-in-rebranding/226779)

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**Author:** [@dolphinscorp](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/dolphinscorp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/minor-issue-in-rebranding/226779 "2025-06-12T07:38:27Z")

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NC 31 Ubuntu 24.0.4 I have rebranded nextcloud using theming app. But when i click on Files, on browser tab it shows Nextcloud, is there possibility to remove nextcloud from browser tab when click on Files app?

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## [Editing dashboard or header font and image colors](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/editing-dashboard-or-header-font-and-image-colors/225506)

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**Author:** [@CThomas](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/CThomas)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/editing-dashboard-or-header-font-and-image-colors/225506 "2025-05-27T17:31:17Z")

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Running Nextcloud 31.0.5, I would like to either tweak the font color on the dashboard page or, ideally, have a light, translucent bar behind the text and icon elements. Right now, the background image I selected is a li…

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## [Customize main page](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/customize-main-page/224776)

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**Author:** [@Detsle](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Detsle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 11:11am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/customize-main-page/224776 "2025-05-26T11:11:09Z")

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Good afternoon, please tell me, can I somehow configure these elements through the graphical shell?

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## [Move top nav icons over](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/move-top-nav-icons-over/223052)

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**Author:** [@tknospdr](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/tknospdr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 7:48am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/move-top-nav-icons-over/223052 "2025-04-25T07:48:21Z")

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I was able to increase the size of my header logo, but it’s now cut off as the icons refuse to shuffle to the right to make more room. How would I fix this?

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## [Is ThemesService missing from latest NextCloud zip?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/is-themesservice-missing-from-latest-nextcloud-zip/222391)

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**Author:** [@nc3452443](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/nc3452443)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/is-themesservice-missing-from-latest-nextcloud-zip/222391 "2025-04-16T13:58:13Z")

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I want to install NextCloud server on Debian 12. For that I found this tutorial: It instructs to download NC: curl -o nextcloud.zip https://download.nextcloud.com/server/releases/latest.zip unzip nextcloud.zip But w…

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## [Rebranding minor issue](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/rebranding-minor-issue/219736)

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**Author:** [@dolphinscorp](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/dolphinscorp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 9:16am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/rebranding-minor-issue/219736 "2025-03-12T09:16:32Z")

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Nextcloud 31 OS Ubuntu I have rebranded Nextcloud using theme app (Brand name, colors, logo, background picture etc). it works perfect. When i clicked on overview it shows me Nextcloud version as shown in attached pict…

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## [Can't see PDF files](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/cant-see-pdf-files/219197)

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**Author:** [@Craf](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Craf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 8:23am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/cant-see-pdf-files/219197 "2025-03-10T08:23:48Z")

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Hi everyone, “fresh” install of nextcloud with docker ubuntu 24.04 nginx-proxy PDF Viewer already disabled and enabled When opening a PDF files it comes out “black”: Console: No problem from iOS or Android as …

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## [Backgroud Image when updating, maintenance, etc](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/backgroud-image-when-updating-maintenance-etc/218765)

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**Author:** [@F\_Wechsel](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/F_Wechsel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 9:30am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/backgroud-image-when-updating-maintenance-etc/218765 "2025-03-01T09:30:09Z")

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Hi, I wonder if there is a way, maybe with a custom CSS, to change the background image, while cloud is in maintenance mode or in update? I would like to see the same background as set in the NC Interface under Design… …

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## [Theme-color problem](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/theme-color-problem/215129)

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**Author:** [@Vladshee](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Vladshee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/theme-color-problem/215129 "2025-02-10T17:44:50Z")

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I warmly welcome everyone! I apologize for my tone, but I’m frustrated. I categorically don’t understand why primary color is set as background when there is a separate setting for background color. And the stupid thing…

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## [Appearance and app order settings](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/appearance-and-app-order-settings/214795)

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**Author:** [@roflas](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/roflas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/appearance-and-app-order-settings/214795 "2025-01-13T23:27:22Z")

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Hello, Thanks for Nextcloud. I was trying to figure out… Is there a way to change app order on “Appearance and accessibility” → “Navigation bar settings” not from just GUI? I would like to make this via config or OCC, …

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## [Change custom color for svg icon](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/change-custom-color-for-svg-icon/177187)

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**Author:** [@Khoi\_Dam](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Khoi_Dam)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/change-custom-color-for-svg-icon/177187 "2024-12-20T18:36:35Z")

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I want to change the color of icon “folder-shared.svg”, how can i do it with Custom CSS app, or I need to change it directly in actual folder

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## [Logo image file, where is it?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/logo-image-file-where-is-it/210773)

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**Author:** [@keithkhl](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/keithkhl)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 11:19am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/logo-image-file-where-is-it/210773 "2024-11-26T11:19:32Z")

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I am trying to change logo image depending on current URL. As long as I figure out what the logo file name is, I was going to use Nginx’s location block to map different logo file for different path, but I cannot find wh…

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## [Unreadable black text in dark theme (files app)](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/unreadable-black-text-in-dark-theme-files-app/62736)

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**Author:** [@Cloudy1](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Cloudy1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 11:36am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/unreadable-black-text-in-dark-theme-files-app/62736 "2019-10-25T11:36:20Z")

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Hello, I have a weird issue with the contrast in the files app, when dark mode(from accessibility settings) is enabled: Nextcloud version: 17 Operating system and version: debian buster Apache or nginx version: ngin…

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## [Theme gone after upgrade to 25, 26RC1 or 27.0.1](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/theme-gone-after-upgrade-to-25-26rc1-or-27-0-1/154492)

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**Author:** [@ebardet](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/ebardet)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 11:02am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/theme-gone-after-upgrade-to-25-26rc1-or-27-0-1/154492 "2024-08-17T11:02:42Z")

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Support introSorry to hear you’re facing problems :slightly\_frowning\_face: help.nextcloud.com is for home/non-enterprise users. If you’re running a business, paid support can be accessed via portal.nextcloud.com where …

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## [How to force white (not black) icons in navigation bar? Custom CSS?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-force-white-not-black-icons-in-navigation-bar-custom-css/197715)

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**Author:** [@alexanderdd](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/alexanderdd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 8:10am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-force-white-not-black-icons-in-navigation-bar-custom-css/197715 "2024-07-12T08:10:45Z")

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Hello! After the update from NC 27 to 28.0.7, the icons in the top navigation bar changed from white to black. How can I make them white again without changing the background/theming color? (it’s corporate design) Any…

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## [How to add global CSS with my custom app?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-add-global-css-with-my-custom-app/194385)

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**Author:** [@Matengor](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/Matengor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/how-to-add-global-css-with-my-custom-app/194385 "2024-06-04T13:06:28Z")

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Hello, I managed to create and install a custom app with the app sceleton (notes app?). How would I load a global css file to the theme (or, at least, into the calendar app). Right now, the file /myapp/css/style.css is …

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## [Enforce dark theme for logged out users, too](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/enforce-dark-theme-for-logged-out-users-too/192586)

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**Author:** [@h0lly](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/h0lly)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/enforce-dark-theme-for-logged-out-users-too/192586 "2024-05-17T15:39:08Z")

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Hi I am on Nextcloud Hub 8 (29.0.0) and am trying to enforce the dark theme. This works nicely after having added 'enforce\_theme' =\> 'dark', to my config.php, however, it only works for logged-in users. For logged-o…

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## [Adding a New Domain with Custom Interface to Nextcloud Server?](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/adding-a-new-domain-with-custom-interface-to-nextcloud-server/190429)

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**Author:** [@hello2029](https://help.nextcloud.com/u/hello2029)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 9:35am UTC](https://help.nextcloud.com/t/adding-a-new-domain-with-custom-interface-to-nextcloud-server/190429 "2024-05-06T09:35:27Z")

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Hello Nextcloud Community, I currently have a Nextcloud server set up with one domain, and I’m looking to expand by adding another domain to the server. However, I want the new domain to have a distinct interface separa…

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