Set up your own Nextcloud server on Debian — from scratch! In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through the complete installation process, including server preparation, database setup, Apache configuration, PHP tuning, performance tweaks, securing your cloud with Let’s Encrypt (and more). Whether you’re hosting files for personal use, your business, or a homelab, this guide covers everything you need to build a fast, secure, and reliable Nextcloud instance.
You’ll learn how to create a cloud server, configure MariaDB, optimize PHP settings, fix missing indices, enable Redis for speed, and properly secure your deployment. No skipped steps — just a full, detailed setup walkthrough you can follow with confidence.
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00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:56 – What You Need Before Installing Nextcloud (Requirements)
00:03:33 – Building a Cloud Server for Nextcloud
00:08:48 – Debian Server Initial Setup (Updates, Hostname, etc)
00:16:06 – Setting Up MariaDB for Nextcloud (Database Creation)
00:23:06 – Installing Apache Web Server on Debian
00:25:13 – Channel Member Benefits (Support the Channel)
00:26:21 – Testing Apache After Install
00:27:21 – Installing PHP and Installing Nextcloud Files
00:33:54 – Configuring Apache Virtual Host for Nextcloud
00:36:33 – Optimizing PHP Settings for Nextcloud Performance
00:41:27 – Extra Server Tweaks for a Faster Nextcloud
00:43:40 – Running the Nextcloud Web Installer (Initial Setup)
00:47:59 – Fixing Missing Indices & Mimetype Issues in Nextcloud
00:53:19 – Securing Nextcloud with Let’s Encrypt SSL (HTTPS Setup)
00:57:58 – Installing and Configuring Redis for Nextcloud Caching
01:01:44 – Final Nextcloud Test and Verification
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