Guides

Finish one job at a time

Start with a running server and one connected app. Then add users, shared folders, phone photos, backup, and tools only when the previous step works.

Account model

Users get their own My Drive

After admin setup, people can create or sign in to their own accounts from the apps. A user's My Drive is available from every device they use, and changes sync everywhere.

Optional backup target

Add redundancy only when needed

Backup targets are for extra redundancy to object storage such as S3-compatible storage, Google Cloud Storage, or Azure Blob Storage.

Pick the next thing you are trying to finish

First setup

Get the server running, create the admin account, and connect one app.

Install Server ManagerStart the server, create the first admin, and connect one app. Apps and accessUse native apps first; reserve WebUI and WebDAV/rclone for their jobs. Backup and restoreAdd an optional backup target and recover one test file.

Workflows

Use the same simple pattern for households and teams: accounts, My Drive, shared folders, permissions, and optional backup checks.

Family setupCreate one shared folder, understand Camera Uploads, and decide whether to add backup. Small team setupAdd a few users, share one project folder, and check permissions.

Tools and support

Use standard endpoints and troubleshoot from the server outward.

WebDAV and rcloneConfigure compatible tools for copy, sync, mount, and automation. TroubleshootingCheck connection, certificate, login, upload, and backup issues.