---
title: "How to install Nextcloud on an OVHcloud VPS with Docker"
description: "Find out how to easily install Nextcloud on an OVHcloud VPS using Docker and Docker Compose, to have a functional personal cloud"
url: https://docs.ovhcloud.com/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/install-nextcloud-on-vps-beginner
lang: en
lastUpdated: 2026-02-04
---
# How to install Nextcloud on an OVHcloud VPS with Docker

## Objective

This guide explains how to install **Nextcloud**, a personal cloud solution (files, photos, contacts, calendar), on an **OVHcloud VPS**.

It is intended for **beginner users** who want a simple installation, without a reverse-proxy.

At the end of this guide, you will have:

- A working Nextcloud on your VPS
- Access via a web browser
- A MariaDB database suitable for real use

## Requirements

- An [OVHcloud VPS](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en-gb/vps/) offer under **Ubuntu 22.04 LTS** (or equivalent)
- Access via SSH to your VPS
- A domain name (optional but recommended)

## Instructions

**Table of contents:**

- [Step 1: Connect to the VPS](#step1)
- [Step 2: Prepare the system](#step2)
- [Step 3: Install Docker and Docker Compose](#step3)
- [Step 4: Deploy Nextcloud](#step4)
- [Step 5: Access Nextcloud](#step5)
- [Step 6: Best practices after installation](#step6)

### Step 1: Connecting to the VPS [](#)
Connect to your VPS via SSH with the user provided by OVHcloud (e.g. `ubuntu`).

```bash
ssh ubuntu@IPv4_OF_YOUR_VPS
```

### Step 2: Preparing the system [](#)
Update the system:

```bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
```

Install the required dependencies:

```bash
sudo apt install -y ca-certificates curl gnupg
```

### Step 3: Installing Docker and Docker Compose [](#)
Install Docker:

```bash
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sudo sh
```

Add your user to the Docker group:

```bash
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
newgrp docker
```

Check the installation:

```bash
docker --version
docker compose version
```

### Step 4: Deploying Nextcloud [](#)
Create a working directory:

```bash
mkdir ~/nextcloud && cd ~/nextcloud
```

Create the `docker-compose.yml` file:

```yaml
services:
  db:
    image: mariadb:10.6
    restart: always
    command: --transaction-isolation=READ-COMMITTED --binlog-format=ROW
    environment:
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: change-root-password
      MYSQL_DATABASE: nextcloud
      MYSQL_USER: nextcloud
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: change-user-password
    volumes:
      - db:/var/lib/MySQL

  app:
    image: nextcloud
    restart: always
    ports:
      - 8080:80
    depends_on:
      - db
    volumes:
      - nextcloud:/var/www/html

volumes:
  db:
  nextcloud:
```

Launch Nextcloud:

```bash
docker compose up -d
```

### Step 5: Accessing Nextcloud [](#)
In your browser, open [http://IPv4\_DE\_VOTRE\_VPS:8080](http://IPv4_DE_VOTRE_VPS:8080).

On first access:

- Create an **administrator account**
- Let Nextcloud automatically detect the database

### Step 6: Best practices after installation [](#)
For long-term use, we recommend:

- Configuring a **domain name**
- Setting up **HTTPS** access (Nginx Proxy Manager or Traefik)
- Enabling **background tasks in Cron mode**
- Installing the **Nextcloud PC and mobile clients** for automatic synchronization
- Setting up **regular backups**

## Go further

This guide allowed you to quickly deploy Nextcloud on a VPS using Docker, without complex configuration.

If you want to go further - notably by adding **automatic HTTPS**, a **reverse-proxy**, or hosting **multiple services** on the same VPS - we recommend you consult the **[guide for advanced users](/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/install-nextcloud-on-vps-advanced.md)**, which presents a more robust architecture based on Docker and a modern reverse-proxy.

To deepen certain aspects or strengthen the security and reliability of your installation, you can also consult the following resources:

[Secure an OVHcloud VPS](/en/guides/bare-metal-cloud/virtual-private-servers/secure-your-vps.md)

[Official Nextcloud documentation](https://docs.nextcloud.com)

Join our [community of users](https://community.ovhcloud.com/).