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.
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
- Open your panel URL in a browser
- Log in with your credentials
- Change your password under Settings → Security
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
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/
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/
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/
Website on WordPress
You also get a website powered by wordpress where you can share key information with prospective customers.
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/
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
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.