Installation

This guide describes how to configure the CIDgravity app for Nextcloud to onboard data to Filecoin. Below are step-by-step screenshots documenting the installation process.

1. Create Your CIDgravity Account #

1.1 Open the Registration Page #

Use a web browser to access: https://nextcloud.twinquasar.io

1.2 Click the “Register” Link #

1.3 Enter Your Email Address #

Then request a verification code.

1.4 Enter the Verification Code #

Check your inbox, enter the code, and click Verify.

1.5 Complete the Registration Form #

Confirm your username, full name, and password, then click Create Account.

1.6 You Are Now Logged In #

You may log out and close this page.

2. Configure Your Dedicated Nextcloud Instance as a Relay #

2.1 Create an Admin Account #

Set a username and password, then click Install.

2.2 Skip Recommended Apps #

They are not required for CIDgravity.

2.3 Open the “Apps” Menu (Top Right) #

2.4 Open the “Disabled Apps” Menu (Left Sidebar) #

2.5 Enable “External Storage Support” #

Click the Enable button next to the app.

2.6 Open the App Search Menu (Left Sidebar) #

2.7 Search for the “CIDgravity” App #

Use the top-right search bar.

2.8 Install the CIDgravity App #

Click Download and Enable next to “CIDgravity – IPFS/Filecoin External Storage”.

2.9 Open Administration Settings (Top Right Menu) #

2.10 Go to “External Storage” in the Left Sidebar #

2.11 Fill in the Folder and Credentials #

Enter the folder name and credentials from https://nextcloud.twinquasar.io.
Optionally check “All users” to share access, then click the validation checkmark.

2.12 Confirm with Your Account Password #

Nextcloud asks for it to apply changes.

2.13 Look for the Green Arrow #

It confirms authentication and access was successful.

3. Upload a File and Access CIDgravity Metadata #

3.1 Open the “Files” Menu (Top Left) #

3.2 Enter the CIDgravity Folder #

Click the folder name you created in external storage.

3.3 Upload a File #

Click the New button and select Upload file.

3.4 Open File Details #

After upload, click the … menu next to the file, then choose Open details.

3.5 View CIDgravity Metadata #

You’ll see fields like CID, Status, and Replication progress.