---
type: concept
title: Nextcloud Basic Operation
tags: [nextcloud, cloud-storage, user-guide, workflow]
related: [nextcloud]
created: 2026-07-01
updated: 2026-07-01
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_webdienste_nextcloud_bedienung.md"]
---

# Nextcloud Basic Operation

Nextcloud Basic Operation refers to the fundamental set of tasks required for users to effectively utilize the university's cloud storage and collaboration platform. It encompasses the standard set of user workflows supported and documented by the Universitätsrechenzentrum (URZ) for managing cloud storage and collaboration.

## Core Operational Categories
The operational framework and lifecycle of a file or folder in Nextcloud are divided into five core capabilities/functional areas:

- **Settings**: Configuration of the user account, service preferences, and managing user-specific preferences.
- **Creation**: The process of initializing new folders and documents within the cloud environment and organizing them into folders.
- **Editing**: The modification of existing files and content, which may include the use of integrated tools like [[onlyoffice]].
- **Sharing (Freigaben)**: Establishing collaboration by creating shares or access permissions for other university members or external parties.
- **Recovery**: The restoration of deleted files, the retrieval of previous document versions, or utilizing system features for version rollback.

## Support Path
Technical support and operational issues encountered during these workflows are managed by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] (URZ) through:
- The [[groupware]]-based ticket system.
- The URZ hotline (ext. 1420).