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tens of millions of users. It can be deployed on-premises, in private or public clouds, or in hybrid environments. Supported by a large and growing community, Nextcloud is available in more than 60 languages.</p> <p>The latest editions of the Nextcloud manuals are always available online at <a class="reference external" href="https://docs.nextcloud.com/">docs.nextcloud.com</a>.</p> <section id="target-audience"> <h2>Target Audience<a class="headerlink" href="#target-audience" title="Link to this heading"></a></h2> <p>This guide is for users who want to:</p> <ul class="simple"> <li><p>Install Nextcloud Server</p></li> <li><p>Administer and manage their instance</p></li> <li><p>Optimize server performance</p></li> </ul> <p>For documentation on Nextcloud web, desktop, or mobile clients, see:</p> <ul class="simple"> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/33/user_manual/en/">Nextcloud User Manual</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://docs.nextcloud.com/desktop/latest/">Nextcloud Desktop Client</a></p></li> </ul> <p>For documentation on development topics, see:</p> <ul class="simple"> <li><p>The individual repositories on GitHub within <a class="reference external" href="https://github.com/nextcloud/">the @nextcloud organization</a></p></li> <li><p><a class="reference external" href="https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/33/developer_manual/">Nextcloud Development Manual</a></p></li> </ul> </section> <section id="core-components"> <h2>Core Components<a class="headerlink" href="#core-components" title="Link to this heading"></a></h2> <p>Nextcloud includes:</p> <ul class="simple"> <li><p>Nextcloud Server (backend running on Linux)</p></li> <li><p>A responsive, integrated web client</p></li> <li><p>Cross-platform desktop clients (Windows, macOS, and Linux) for file synchronization and local access</p></li> <li><p>Dedicated mobile clients (Android and iOS)</p></li> <li><p>An extensive app ecosystem for expanded functionality</p></li> </ul> </section> <section id="editions"> <h2>Editions<a class="headerlink" href="#editions" title="Link to this heading"></a></h2> <p>Nextcloud Server is available in two editions:</p> <ul class="simple"> <li><p><strong>Community:</strong> Community-supported (peer-to-peer help), 100% free.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Enterprise:</strong> Supported by core developers or authorized partners, with official packaging, extensive enterprise-specific documentation, and support options.</p></li> </ul> <p><em>Both editions include all functionality and source code.</em></p> <p>Enterprise editions can include deployment guidance, phone and email access to Nextcloud developers, official support for integrations and add-ons, custom branding, and extended support cycles, among other benefits.</p> <p>This guide primarily focuses on the Community edition, but the information applies to both editions.</p> </section> <section id="further-resources"> <h2>Further Resources<a class="headerlink" href="#further-resources" title="Link to this heading"></a></h2> <ul class="simple"> <li><p>Video tutorials, overviews, and conference presentations: <a class="reference external" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Nextcloud">Nextcloud YouTube channel</a>.</p></li> <li><p>Latest news and updates: <a class="reference external" href="https://nextcloud.com/news/">Nextcloud blog</a>.</p></li> <li><p>Community support: <a class="reference external" href="https://help.nextcloud.com/">Nextcloud Help Forum</a>.</p></li> <li><p>Commercial support: <a class="reference external" href="https://nextcloud.com/">Nextcloud GmbH</a>.</p></li> <li><p>Documentation: <a class="reference external" href="https://docs.nextcloud.com/">Nextcloud Documentation</a>.</p></li> </ul> </section> <section id="getting-started"> <h2>Getting Started<a class="headerlink" href="#getting-started" title="Link to this heading"></a></h2> <p>To get started, see the Installation section.</p> <div class="admonition-who-develops-nextcloud admonition"> <p class="admonition-title">Who develops Nextcloud?</p> <p>The development of the Nextcloud platform is a cooperative endeavor overseen by the core maintainers – primarily employed by Nextcloud GmbH – along with thousands of partners, providers, collaborators, project members, and community participants.</p> <p>The Nextcloud community includes everyone – from individual users and independent developers to large organizations.</p> <p>Community members share and discuss their experiences with the platform every day. 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