To install an unmanaged VPS with the Nextcloud template, follow the steps below:
Access https://login.virtualservers.pt/ and enter your login credentials. Click Login.
After logging in, you will be directed to the VPS overview area. Identify the VPS where you want to install the template (if you have more than one) and click Manage.
Click Reinstall to start the reinstallation process.
Select the option for Nextcloud and click Reinstall again.
A confirmation message will appear. Click Yes to confirm the reinstallation. Warning: all existing data on the VPS will be erased, so make sure to back up any important information beforehand.
On the first boot, a temporary random MySQL password will be generated. To view it, use the command:
grep -i pass /var/log/mysqld.log
Run mysql_secure_installation to secure the database.
Create a database and a corresponding user for use with Nextcloud.
After creating the database, access the Nextcloud page via the link:
Fill in the required fields to complete the service setup.
Following these steps ensures that Nextcloud is installed on your unmanaged VPS and ready for secure and functional use.
