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1 # **Getting Started with Nextcloud**
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3 ### **Server Overview & Data Independence**
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5 **<a href="http://www.thewhitearchive.org/nextcloud">My Nextcloud Link</a>**
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8 Our Nextcloud platform is hosted on a **self-managed, private server**, ensuring complete control over data and operations. All files are stored using **WebDAV internal storage**, eliminating the need for third-party services and keeping your data **secure, private, and independent** from external influences.
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10 ### **Open Registration & Community Growth**
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12 We’ve enabled **open registration**, allowing anyone to join and contribute to **The White Archive**, **Weissism**, or **General Collaboration** groups. This fosters an environment of **community-driven growth**, where users can choose their level of involvement and new groups can be added seamlessly.
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14 ### **Accessing the Platform**
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16 To start using Nextcloud:
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18 1. Open your browser and navigate to: **[Insert Your Nextcloud URL]**.
19 1. **Register or log in** using your credentials.
20 1. Once inside, you’ll land on the **Dashboard**, your central hub for quick access to files, group chats, tasks, and more.
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22 [[![[Dashboard|nvidia_overlay_brh1c0hn9t_thumb\.jpg.WebHome]]]]
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24 ### **Basic Navigation**
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26 * **Top Navigation Bar:**
27 Access **Talk**, **Deck**, and your **Files** from the icons at the top-left.
28 * **Sidebar (Left Panel):**
29 Displays apps like **Files**, **Deck**, and **Contacts**. Select the app icon to switch between features.
30 * **User Settings:**
31 Click your profile picture (top-right corner) to adjust personal settings, manage devices, or log out.
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33 ### **Matterbridge Integration: Bridging Conversations Across Platforms**
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35 Our Matterbridge setup allows seamless communication between **Nextcloud Talk**, **Telegram**, and **Discord**. This means you can stay connected no matter which platform you prefer.
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37 * **Telegram & Discord Connection:**
38 Conversations in **Nextcloud Talk** are mirrored to corresponding **Telegram** and **Discord** channels. To join, simply access your preferred platform and participate.
39 * **Managing Bridged Chats:**
40 Conversations stay synced in real-time, but moderation is handled within Nextcloud Talk. For consistent communication, follow your group’s guidelines across all platforms.
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44 If you've read this far, welcome to <a href="http://www.thewhitearchive.org/nextcloud">My Nextcloud Link</a>