calc (the standard filename endings for EtherPad and EtherCalc files).
#Owncloud vs nextcloud how to
Check that the directory has the chmod rights of 755 after you’ve uploaded it, otherwise ownCloud / nextCloud may be unable to find the plugin later on.Īs next we have to tell ownCloud / nextCloud how to handle files that are using the filename ending. You now have to move the so extracted ownpad directory to your webspace / server and place it under the apps folder of your ownCloud or nextCloud installation. For Linux you can double click the archive in order to open it or you simply extract the archive with the following command: tar xfvz If you’re using Windows, you can use WinRAR or 7-Zip to do this. Installation and configurationĪfter you’ve downloaded ownPad you have to extract the plugin. You can download the latest release of ownPad for nextCloud and ownCloud here. ownPad extends your ownCloud / nextCloud instance in order to communicate with an etherPad / etherCalc instance. Just for the records: I’m using as well.īesides the running instance you also need the ownPad plugin. They offer cheap webhosting packages with an integrated installer which automatically installs an ownCloud or nextCloud instance for you so you can directly start working with it. If you haven’t already a working nextCloud / ownCloud instance and you’re okay with hosting your cloud files at a provider, I recommend you the German webhoster. As of January 2018, the used plugin for the EtherPad / EtherCalc integration doesn’t work with ownCloud higher than version 9.1.) It doesn’t matter if this instance is running on your local home server, an Raspberry Pi or if you rented some space at a webhosting provider of your choice.
(Note: If you’re using ownCloud, ensure that you don’t use versions higher than 9.1 right now. Requirements and preparationįirst you need a running ownCloud or nextCloud instance of course.
#Owncloud vs nextcloud install
This article describes how to install and enable EtherPad along with EtherCalc in your ownCloud or nextCloud instance. Besides Collabora Office there is an easy but reliable way to enable collaboration editing of text and spreadsheet files in ownCloud or nextCloud (just like in proprietary solutions like Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive).