How to Install Nextcloud on an Ubuntu Server - Install Nextcloud from Scratch on Linode

Learn how to install Nextcloud on an Ubuntu server from scratch in this comprehensive tutorial. Follow step-by-step instructions to create a Linux instance, configure domains and DNS, set up a database server, install and configure Apache web server, and customize your Nextcloud installation. Discover how to enhance security by creating a dedicated Linux user, disallowing root logins, and installing an SSL certificate. Master the process of setting up PHP, enabling Apache modules, and addressing common Nextcloud configuration issues. By the end of this 57-minute video guide, you'll have the knowledge to deploy a fully functional and customized Nextcloud instance on your Ubuntu server.

Introduction
Create Our Linux Instance
Connect via SSH
Configure Domains and DNS
Create a Linux User
Connect via SSH Using the new User
Update the Server
Give the Server a Name
Reboot the Server
Check our DNS Setup
Disallow Root Logins
Download NextCloud
Setup the Database Server
Change the Default Database Settings
Create the Nextcloud Database
Granting Permission to the Database
Install Apache Web Server
Install Unzip
Prepare NextCloud for Installation
Change the Ownership of NextCloud
Rename the NextCloud Directory
Move the NextCloud Directory
Disable Apache’s Default Website
Create a New Apache Configuration
Enable the New Configuration
Configure PHP
Enable Apache Modules
Restart Apache
Setup NextCloud
Install a SSL Certificate
Fix NextCloud Complaints
Conclusion