I've been using the unRAID file system and Windows shares for accessing files.  But currently I only have access to my files when I'm connected to my home network.  And files sharing is also a pain.

 

I'm considering installing NextCloud, as I have the feeling that NextCloud's more angled towards file sharing.  My wife has her own laptop and mobile phone, and my son's getting to the age now that he eventually will get a phone.  I was therefore wondering if anybody had any experience in using either unRAID or NextCloud (in unRAID) in such an environment and could share some thoughts?

 

Also, I've recently started using Wiki.js for documenting stuff at home.  Are files in NextCloud available for linking in Wiki.js?  Hopefully using a local file path, rather than going through external access (e.g. https://nextcloud.domain.com/file.zip).

 

Thank you for any and all input on this!

Installing Nexcloud isn't enough. You need a reverse proxy or open router ports (not recommended) to access it outside your local network. e.g. auto upload images from android/ios or accessing files from wan.

We use nextcloud at home to sync all our devices. A laptop, two mobiles and a windows pc. Works very well. Android client is rock stable in my case.

I never used wiki.js and don't know what it is so i can't help with that.

Given that I'm a total noob, and I - for what is possible - avoid every solution that force me to keep opening the Terminal, or editing config files, I still want to say that I solved it with a simple WireGuard VPN installed into my router, and as an App on my android phones.

When I want to use / access Nextcloud or Unraid, I simply turn the VPN on, and voilà, I'm into my local Lan with (hoping) no risks for my security.

 

Now, I have to solve another problem with Nextcloud on my home Windows PC... but that's another matter. 

Edit: 😔 obviously, I don't share my file outside my network. I can't have links working for people outside my network...

Edited September 9, 20241 yr by Andrea P.