Install and configure the app
Create an admin account
Start by setting up your admin credentials. Choose a secure username and password, then click Install to complete the initial setup of your Nextcloud server.
Skip recommended apps
Nextcloud will suggest installing additional apps. These are optional and not required for CIDgravity, so you can safely click Skip to proceed.
Open the apps Menu
After setup, access the list of available apps by clicking the grid icon at the top right of the dashboard.
Go to disabled apps
On the left-hand side, select Disabled apps to find core features that are not yet active in your installation.
Enable external storage support
Locate the External Storage Support app and click Enable. This app is essential for integrating external file systems like IPFS.
Search for CIDgravity
Use the search bar in the top right to look for the CIDgravity app. This step helps you quickly locate the integration needed for IPFS support.
Install CIDgravity
Once you’ve found CIDgravity – IPFS/Filecoin External Storage, click Download and Enable to install it on your Nextcloud instance.
Open administration settings
To configure the new storage, open the Administration Settings by clicking your user icon in the top-right menu and selecting Settings.
Go to external storage
In the settings sidebar, find the External Storage section under Administration to set up your IPFS backend.
Add Your IPFS storage details
Create a new storage entry by entering a folder name (e.g., IPFS Vault), and provide your credentials from https://nextcloud.twinquasar.io. You can also check All users if you want others to access it.
Click the ✅ checkmark to save the configuration.
Confirm with your password
For security reasons, Nextcloud will ask you to confirm your admin password before applying any changes to the storage configuration.
Check for the green mark
If everything is correctly configured, you’ll see a green checkmark or arrow next to the storage entry. This confirms the IPFS storage is active and accessible.
