Welcome to NFS Platform

Secure. Private. Open. Yours.

Thank you for choosing Nearly Free Software (NFS) to host your business software. This guide will help you get started quickly and confidently, using trusted online resources from the open source community.

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Your NFS Platform launchpad

You can access all your business apps via launchpad.<your custom domain>

Creating Accounts

All accounts are created and managed via panel by the admin(s). The panel app can be accessed via the launchpad. 

First Login

1. Open your panel URL in a browser
2. Log in with your credentials
3. Change your password under Settings → Security

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Accessing Nextcloud

Web Interface (Recommended to start)

Use any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).

Login via Authelia. Authelia is NFS platform single sign-on solution. Almost all the platform apps use this option. 

Web interface overview:
https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/user_manual/en/webinterface.html

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Desktop & Mobile Apps

For automatic sync across devices, install official clients:

• Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  https://nextcloud.com/install/
• Android
  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextcloud.client
• iOS (iPhone & iPad)
  https://apps.apple.com/app/nextcloud/id1125420102

Sync client documentation:
https://docs.nextcloud.com/desktop/latest/

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Core Features to Get You Productive

Files & Sharing

• Upload, organize, and sync files
• Share links with passwords and expiry dates
• Manage your work with Deck

Files & sharing guide:
https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/user_manual/en/files/

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Calendar & Contacts

• Personal and shared calendars
• Appointments schedules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I73PZxFuPhI
• Address books synced across devices
• Works with Mobile apps like Thunderbird, Outlook, Android, and iOS

Calendar & Contacts guide:
https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/user_manual/en/groupware/

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Website on WordPress 

You also get a website powered by wordpress where you can share key information with prospective customers. 

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Getting Help

Official Nextcloud Resources

• User Manual:
  https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/user_manual/en/
• Community Forum:
  https://help.nextcloud.com/
• Video Tutorials:
  https://www.youtube.com/@Nextcloud

Official WordPress Resources

Below are trusted, official resources to help you set up, manage, and grow your WordPress website:

• WordPress Getting Started Guide
  https://wordpress.org/support/category/getting-started/
• WordPress Beginner Tutorials
  https://wordpress.org/support/article/new-to-wordpress-where-to-start/
• Managing Pages & Posts
  https://wordpress.org/support/article/pages/
  https://wordpress.org/support/article/posts/
• Themes & Customization
  https://wordpress.org/themes/
  https://wordpress.org/support/article/appearance-themes/
• Plugins (Adding Features)
  https://wordpress.org/plugins/
  https://wordpress.org/support/article/managing-plugins/
• Media (Images & Files)
  https://wordpress.org/support/article/media-library-screen/
• WordPress Security Best Practices
  https://wordpress.org/support/article/hardening-wordpress/
• WordPress Learn (Free Courses & Videos)
  https://learn.wordpress.org/

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Nearly Free Software Support

We are here to help with:

• User onboarding
• App selection & configuration
• Performance tuning
• Upgrades & maintenance
• Custom integrations

Support Email: support@nearlyfreesoftware.com
Website: https://nearlyfreesoftware.com

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Our Philosophy

Nearly Free Software exists to make open-source technology accessible to businesses, families, and communities. No limits on number of users or limits on software features. You get high quality software for a single low annual price.