Nextcloud
Plan snapshot
Nextcloud
SELF-HOSTBYO
- Free storage / trial
- No universal hosted free tier; quota depends on your server or chosen Nextcloud provider.
- Separate limits
- Storage, transfer, version retention, and WebDAV behavior depend on deployment settings.
- Billing trigger
- Open-source software; hosting may be free, self-funded, or paid through a provider.
- Best fit
- User-controlled WebDAV/filesync deployments and hosted Nextcloud services.
Cost hygiene:Check server-side trash and version retention because they can silently consume quota.
Checked 2026-05-13: Nextcloud pricing/support
Nextcloud is one of the most common WebDAV-based storage and collaboration platforms. AeroFTP includes a dedicated Nextcloud preset that fills the expected WebDAV path automatically.
Why Use AeroFTP with Nextcloud
- Desktop file management for self-hosted or managed Nextcloud instances
- Dual-pane browsing, transfer queue, and saved profiles
- No need to manually remember the standard WebDAV path every time
- Good fit for self-hosted file access without relying on a browser UI
Standard Nextcloud WebDAV Path
The usual Nextcloud WebDAV path is:
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/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/Replace USERNAME with your exact Nextcloud login name.
How to Connect
- Open AeroFTP.
- Select Nextcloud from the WebDAV presets.
- Enter your Nextcloud server hostname.
- Replace
USERNAMEin the path with your real login name. - Enter your username.
- Enter a password or, preferably, an app password.
- Connect and save the profile.
Recommended Defaults
- protocol: WebDAV over HTTPS
- path:
/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/ - use an app password if your server has 2FA enabled
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 401 Unauthorized | Wrong credentials or wrong username in the path | Check both the login credentials and the path username |
| 404 Not Found | Wrong WebDAV path | Use the standard Nextcloud path shown above |
| 2FA login fails | Main password used instead of app password | Generate an app password in Nextcloud security settings |