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Sync Two Nextcloud Servers from

Two Different Sites: A
Comprehensive Guide
Shinedezignvimal · Follow
2 min read · Aug 21

Syncing two Nextcloud Multiple Servers from two different sites involves
setting up server-to-server federation, which allows the two instances to
share files, folders, and other data. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to
achieve this:

Requirements:
• Two Nextcloud instances, each installed at a different site.

• Publicly accessible URLs for both instances.

• Network connectivity between the two sites (internet access or a direct

 connection).

Steps to Sync Two Nextcloud Servers:

1 Enable Federation App: On both Nextcloud instances, ensure that the
“Federation” app is enabled. This app allows the servers to communicate and
share data.

2 Generate Trusted Servers Token: On the first Nextcloud instance (Site A):

• Log in as an admin.

• Go to “Settings” (gear icon) > “Administration” > “Basic settings.”

• Scroll down to the “Server Trust” section and click “Add trusted server.”

• Enter the URL of the second Nextcloud instance (Site B) and generate a
token. Copy the token for use in the next step.

4 Configure Trusted Server on Second Instance (Site B): On the second

Nextcloud instance (Site B):

• Log in as an admin.

• Go to “Settings” (gear icon) > “Administration” > “Basic settings.”

• Scroll down to the “Server Trust” section and click “Add trusted server.”

• Enter the URL of the first Nextcloud instance (Site A) and paste the token
generated in Step 2.

5 Initiate Sharing: On one of the instances (let’s say Site A):

• Log in as a user.

• Navigate to the file or folder you want to share with the other instance
(Site B).

• Click on the “Share” button and enter the email address of a user on the
 second instance (Site B).

• Choose the appropriate permissions (read-only, read/write, etc.).

• Click “Share.”

6 Accept Sharing Invitation: On the other instance (Site B):

• Log in as the user who received the sharing invitation.

• You should see a notification or an incoming share invitation. Accept the

share.

7 Syncing Data: Once the share is accepted, the data will be synchronized
between the two instances. Changes made on one instance will be reflected
on the other. Note that synchronization might take a bit of time depending
on the size of the data and the available network bandwidth.

8 Monitor and Manage: You can monitor the status of server-to-server

connections and shared files through the Nextcloud interface. Any updates
or changes will be propagated between the two instances.

9 Repeat for Other Shares: You can repeat the process to share additional
files and folders between the two instances.

Remember that this setup requires both instances to have reliable internet
connectivity or a dedicated network connection between the sites. Also,
ensure that both instances are kept up to date and properly secured to
maintain the integrity and privacy of shared data.
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