Nextcloud Storage Provider Setup
The Nextcloud Storage Provider can be used to allow users to map in their Nextcloud files into their container-based Kasm Session. Access is provided via Nextcloud's WebDAV interface via the Rclone Docker volume plugin.
Reference Docs:
- https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/user_manual/en/files/access_webdav.html
- https://rclone.org/webdav/
The storage provider configuration is as follows:
| Name | Nextcloud |
|---|---|
| Storage Provider Type | Nextcloud |
| Enabled | checked |
| Webdav URL | https://<hostname>:<port>/remote.php/dav/files/ |
| Default Target | /nextcloud |
| Volume Config | { "driver" : "rclone", "driver_opts" : { "type" : "webdav", "webdav-vendor" : "nextcloud", "uid" : "1000", "gid" : "1000", "allow_other" : "true" } } |
| Mount Config | {} |
Many of the storage provider examples include default storage driver options used by Rclone. These options work well with Kasm in its default configuration, and administrators can adjust them as needed. The available options often vary by provider plugin, for example Google Drive compared with OneDrive.
The Rclone Docker plugin is installed by default as part of the standard Workspace install. For more information about Rclone driver options, see the Rclone Docker documentation.
Nextcloud storage mapping configuration
- From any page, select the profile icon at the top right.
- Select the Cloud Storage section, then Add Storage Mapping.
- Select Nextcloud from the drop-down. Enter the Nextcloud Username and Nextcloud Password, then select Next.
- The new storage mapping appears in the Cloud Storage section of the profile.
- Launch a new container-based session. Confirm that the Nextcloud files are mapped inside the session at the
/nextcloudlocation.
