Storage providers
Nextcloud
Connect Nextcloud accounts using Login Flow v2
Connect your Nextcloud instance to Drivebase for unified file management. Authentication uses Nextcloud's Login Flow v2, which securely generates an app-specific password without exposing your real credentials.
Prerequisites
You need a running Nextcloud instance (version 19 or later) with a user account.
No developer console setup or API key creation is required — Login Flow v2 handles everything automatically.
Connecting in Drivebase
- Navigate to the Providers page.
- Click Connect Provider and select Nextcloud.
- Enter your Nextcloud server URL (e.g.,
https://cloud.example.com). - Click Connect — your browser will open the Nextcloud login page.
- Log in to your Nextcloud account and grant access.
- Drivebase will automatically receive an app password and complete the connection.
The app password is encrypted at rest in the Drivebase database. Your real Nextcloud password is never stored. You can revoke the app password from Nextcloud Settings > Security > Devices & sessions at any time.
How It Works
- Authentication: Uses Nextcloud Login Flow v2, which creates a dedicated app password for Drivebase.
- File Operations: All uploads and downloads go through the Drivebase API proxy via WebDAV — there are no presigned URLs.
- Chunked Uploads: Large files use Nextcloud's chunked upload v2 protocol for reliable transfers.
- Quota: Storage quota is fetched via the WebDAV quota properties.
- Account Info: Display name and email are retrieved from the Nextcloud OCS API.
Notes
- Files are identified by their WebDAV path (e.g.,
/Drivebase/document.pdf). - Drivebase creates a
Drivebasefolder in your Nextcloud root to store managed files. - Two-factor authentication is fully supported since Login Flow v2 handles auth through the browser.