Install Nextcloud 2026 – Docker, SSL, GDPR on a VPS

Quick answer: Nextcloud is the default self-hosted drive in DE – Docker/AIO on a VPS, TLS at the proxy, data in Frankfurt instead of Google Drive.

8 GB VPS · Docker · AIO mastercontainer · A record · ports 80/443

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Which VPS for Nextcloud?

At least 4 GB RAM, better 8 GB + NVMe. Many users/Talk: 16 GB. Storage = your files + ~20% overhead.

AIO or classic Compose?

Nextcloud AIO is the easiest path in 2026. Compose if you pin every image yourself.

Nextcloud or Immich?

Files, calendar, Talk, Office: Nextcloud. Photos + ML: Immich. Many run both.

trusted_domain / proxy errors?

Set trusted_domains and trusted_proxies. HTTPS terminates at the proxy – send X-Forwarded-Proto.

Backup?

DB dump + data directory. AIO has built-in backup. Snapshots without DB are incomplete.

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