diff --git a/admin_manual/installation/source_installation.rst b/admin_manual/installation/source_installation.rst index faa138245..c6290bf81 100644 --- a/admin_manual/installation/source_installation.rst +++ b/admin_manual/installation/source_installation.rst @@ -397,8 +397,7 @@ Installing via Snap packages ---------------------------- Nextcloud snap is a community driven installation method and is designed -to be easy to install and simple to maintain. -Nextcloud snap is designed to be easy to install and simple to maintain. +to be easy to install and simple to maintain. The ideal Nextcloud snap is an "install and forget" Nextcloud instance that works on most architectures and updates itself without needing administrative skills. Combining Nextcloud with snapd makes it a perfect fit for IoT or @@ -423,6 +422,19 @@ By default the latest stable Nextcloud snap release will be installed and it wil subsequent stable releases, but there are `other releases available as well `_ and you have full control of `automatic updates `_. +After installation, Nextcloud will start automatically. +Assuming you and the device on which it was installed are on the same network, you will reach the Nextcloud +installation by visiting ``.local`` or the IP address of the instance in your browser. +If your hostname is ``localhost`` or ``localhost.localdomain``, like on an Ubuntu Core device, +``nextcloud.local`` will be used instead. + +1st login +--------- + +Upon visiting the Nextcloud installation for the first time, you will be prompted to enter an admin username +and password before Nextcloud is initialised. This may take a while depending on resources and the device. +After you provide that information you will be logged in and able to install apps, create users, and upload files. + Further documentation, an `extensive Wiki `_ and `FAQ's `_ can be found on the `developers GitHub `_. .. note:: The `snapd technology `_ is the core