Add new files

Once your CIDgravity storage is set up in Nextcloud, you can easily upload files and view their IPFS metadata.

Open the files Menu #

From the main dashboard, click the Files icon in the top-left corner. This will open your file manager in Nextcloud.

Enter the configured folder #

Locate and click the folder name you created earlier when configuring external storage (e.g., IPFS Vault).

This is where files will be stored and pinned to IPFS.

Upload a file #

To upload a file, click the + New button and choose Upload file from the dropdown. Select any file from your device to begin the upload.

Open file details #

Once your file is uploaded, click the three dots (⋯) next to the file name and select Open details. This will open a sidebar with additional metadata.

Check metadata #

In the details panel, you’ll see IPFS-related metadata including:

• CID: The Content Identifier for the uploaded file
• Status: Whether the file is uploaded, pinned, or in progress
• Replication progress: Tracks how many IPFS/Filecoin replicas exist

This confirms your file has been successfully added to the IPFS network.