How to build a Secure Self-Hosted Cloud (Nextcloud) with HTTPS, Backups, and Remote Access

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Situatie

This guide replaces Google Drive / Dropbox with your own private cloud.

Requirements:

  • Dedicated PC or VPS

  • Ubuntu Server 22.04+

  • Domain name

  • Basic Linux knowledge

  • Internet router with port forwarding.

Solutie

Phase 1: Server Preparation

  1. Install Ubuntu Server (minimal install)

  2. Update system:

    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

  3. Create a non-root user and disable root SSH login

  4. Enable firewall:

    sudo ufw allow OpenSSH
    sudo ufw enable

Phase 2: Install Required Services

  1. Install Apache, PHP, MariaDB

  2. Secure database server

  3. Create Nextcloud database and user

Phase 3: Install Nextcloud

  1. Download Nextcloud

  2. Set permissions and Apache config

  3. Complete web installer

Phase 4: HTTPS and Domain

  1. Point domain to server IP

  2. Install Certbot

  3. Enable HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt

Phase 5: Security Hardening

  1. Enable brute-force protection

  2. Configure trusted domains

  3. Enable fail2ban

Phase 6: Backup Strategy

  1. Automate database backups

  2. Sync backups to external drive

  3. Test restore procedure

 Result: enterprise-grade personal cloud with full control.

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