Nextcloud's strong built-in security features help protect your files and your account.
Nextcloud privacy features help protect your files and keeps them safer from unauthorized access.
Securely share your photos, music, videos and other documents with collegues, family and friends.
Read the most common questions asked about the many security features of Nextcloud.
Nextcloud uses multiple layers of security to help protect your files and account. Secure HTTPS/TLS connections protect data while it is being transferred, while additional encryption and account-protection features help reduce the risk of unauthorised access.
HTTPS/TLS protects data as it travels between your devices and the server. Nextcloud also supports server-side encryption for stored files. End-to-end encryption is also supported.
Nextcloud provides several features designed to strengthen account security, including strong password hashing, two-factor authentication and brute-force protection. These controls help protect accounts against unauthorised access and repeated login attempts.
The main difference is control. Nextcloud can be deployed as a private cloud platform where the organisation or hosting provider controls the server environment, configuration and access policies. Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive are managed cloud services operated directly by their respective providers.
For security-conscious users, the choice depends on the required balance of convenience, administration and control. Nextcloud supports security features such as HTTPS/TLS, two-factor authentication, access controls and optional end-to-end encryption for supported use cases when enabled.
Permafiles provides Nextcloud as a managed private-cloud service, combining the Nextcloud platform with European-hosted infrastructure. See the Nextcloud Privacy page for more about data ownership and privacy.
Nextcloud works on desktops, tablets and mobile phones so you can work wherever you are.
You can customize your Nextcloud using themes. Change backgrounds, dyslexia fonts, app ordering.
You can easily increase your personal cloud storage space up to 3 Terrabytes at any time.
