{"slug":"storage-share-quickstart","title":"Storage Share quick start","description":"Create a managed Nextcloud instance and start storing and sharing files.","section":"Features","url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share-quickstart","markdown_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share-quickstart.md","breadcrumbs":[{"title":"Features","slug":null},{"title":"Storage Share","slug":"storage-share"},{"title":"Quick Start","slug":"storage-share-quickstart"}],"headings":[{"level":1,"title":"Storage Share quick start","id":"storage-share-quick-start"},{"level":2,"title":"Prerequisites","id":"prerequisites"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 1: Create an instance","id":"step-1-create-an-instance"},{"level":3,"title":"Via dashboard","id":"via-dashboard"},{"level":3,"title":"Choosing a plan","id":"choosing-a-plan"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 2: Wait for deployment","id":"step-2-wait-for-deployment"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 3: Access your instance","id":"step-3-access-your-instance"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 4: Upload files","id":"step-4-upload-files"},{"level":3,"title":"Via Nextcloud web interface","id":"via-nextcloud-web-interface"},{"level":3,"title":"Via WebDAV (desktop sync)","id":"via-webdav-desktop-sync"},{"level":3,"title":"Via command line (curl)","id":"via-command-line-curl"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 5: Connect the mobile app","id":"step-5-connect-the-mobile-app"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 6: Add subdomains (optional)","id":"step-6-add-subdomains-optional"},{"level":2,"title":"Mobile app connection","id":"mobile-app-connection"},{"level":3,"title":"iOS","id":"ios"},{"level":3,"title":"Android","id":"android"},{"level":2,"title":"Common operations","id":"common-operations"},{"level":2,"title":"Troubleshooting","id":"troubleshooting"},{"level":3,"title":"Instance stuck in \"Provisioning\"","id":"instance-stuck-in-provisioning"},{"level":3,"title":"\"Error\" status after deployment","id":"error-status-after-deployment"},{"level":3,"title":"Cannot log in to Nextcloud","id":"cannot-log-in-to-nextcloud"},{"level":3,"title":"Mobile app shows \"Unsupported URL\"","id":"mobile-app-shows-unsupported-url"},{"level":3,"title":"Subdomain not working","id":"subdomain-not-working"},{"level":2,"title":"Next steps","id":"next-steps"}],"format":"markdown","word_count":954,"content":"# Storage Share quick start\n\nCreate a managed Nextcloud instance and start storing and sharing files.\n\n## Prerequisites\n\n- A DanubeData account with a valid payment method\n- The Nextcloud mobile app (optional, for phone/tablet access)\n\n## Step 1: Create an instance\n\n### Via dashboard\n\n1. Navigate to **Storage Share** in the sidebar\n2. Click **Create Instance**\n3. Enter your instance configuration:\n   - **Name**: A friendly name for your instance (e.g., `my-files`)\n   - **Subdomain**: Your instance URL will be `{subdomain}.storage.danubedata.ro`\n   - **Plan**: Choose a resource profile (see below)\n   - **Datacenter**: FSN1 (Falkenstein, Germany)\n   - **Admin Username**: `admin` (or choose a custom username)\n4. Click **Create Instance**\n\n### Choosing a plan\n\n| Plan              | Storage | Subdomains | Connections | Price         |\n|-------------------|---------|------------|-------------|---------------|\n| **Sulina**        | 1 TB    | 3          | 50          | EUR 4.99/mo   |\n| **Sf. Gheorghe**  | 5 TB    | 7          | 100         | EUR 14.99/mo  |\n| **Chilia**        | 10 TB   | 10         | 200         | EUR 29.99/mo  |\n\n**Tip:** Start with Sulina for personal use or small teams. Sf. Gheorghe suits most organizations.\n\n## Step 2: Wait for deployment\n\nAfter clicking **Create**, your instance will go through these states:\n\n1. **Pending** — Queued for deployment\n2. **Provisioning** — Kubernetes resources being created\n3. **Running** — Ready to use\n\nThe dashboard updates in real time. Deployment typically completes within a few minutes. If deployment fails, an error banner will appear with a **Re-deploy** button.\n\n## Step 3: Access your instance\n\nOnce the status shows **Running**:\n\n1. Click the **Access URL** link on the instance detail page, or go to:\n   ```\n   https://{subdomain}.storage.danubedata.ro\n   ```\n2. Log in with the admin credentials shown on the instance detail page\n3. Click the **eye icon** next to the password field to reveal it\n\n## Step 4: Upload files\n\n### Via Nextcloud web interface\n\n1. Log in to your Nextcloud instance\n2. Click the **+** button in the file list\n3. Select **Upload file** and choose your files\n\n### Via WebDAV (desktop sync)\n\nInstall the [Nextcloud Desktop Client](https://nextcloud.com/install/#install-clients) and configure it:\n\n- **Server** — `https://{subdomain}.storage.danubedata.ro`\n- **Username** — Your admin username\n- **Password** — Your admin password\n\nThe desktop client will sync files automatically between your computer and your instance.\n\n### Via command line (curl)\n\n```bash\n# Upload a file via WebDAV\ncurl -u admin:YOUR_PASSWORD \\\n  -T myfile.txt \\\n  \"https://{subdomain}.storage.danubedata.ro/remote.php/dav/files/admin/myfile.txt\"\n```\n\n```bash\n# Download a file via WebDAV\ncurl -u admin:YOUR_PASSWORD \\\n  -o myfile.txt \\\n  \"https://{subdomain}.storage.danubedata.ro/remote.php/dav/files/admin/myfile.txt\"\n```\n\n```bash\n# List files in a directory\ncurl -u admin:YOUR_PASSWORD \\\n  -X PROPFIND \\\n  \"https://{subdomain}.storage.danubedata.ro/remote.php/dav/files/admin/\"\n```\n\n## Step 5: Connect the mobile app\n\n1. Open your instance in the DanubeData dashboard\n2. Click **Actions** > **Connect mobile app**\n3. A QR code will appear\n4. On your phone, open the Nextcloud app and tap the **QR code scanner** on the login screen\n5. Scan the code — the app connects automatically\n\nFor detailed instructions per platform, see the [mobile app connection](#mobile-app-connection) section below.\n\n## Step 6: Add subdomains (optional)\n\nAdd extra subdomains for different use cases (e.g., `photos.storage.danubedata.ro`, `team.storage.danubedata.ro`):\n\n1. Go to the instance detail page\n2. Scroll to the **Subdomains** section\n3. Enter a subdomain name and click **Add**\n\nAll subdomains point to the same Nextcloud instance and share the same storage.\n\n## Mobile app connection\n\n### iOS\n\n1. Install [Nextcloud Files](https://apps.apple.com/app/nextcloud/id1125420102) from the App Store\n2. Open the app and tap **Log in**\n3. Tap the QR code scan icon\n4. In the DanubeData dashboard, click **Actions** > **Connect mobile app**\n5. Scan the QR code with the Nextcloud app\n\n### Android\n\n1. Install [Nextcloud](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextcloud.client) from Google Play\n2. Open the app and tap **Log in**\n3. Tap the QR code scan icon\n4. In the DanubeData dashboard, click **Actions** > **Connect mobile app**\n5. Scan the QR code with the Nextcloud app\n\nEach QR code scan creates a dedicated app password for that device.\n\n## Common operations\n\n| Operation          | How                                                                            |\n|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Upload files       | Nextcloud web UI, desktop client, or WebDAV                                    |\n| Share a file       | Right-click file in Nextcloud > **Share**                                      |\n| Create a user      | Nextcloud admin panel > **Users**                                              |\n| Install an app     | Nextcloud admin panel > **Apps**                                               |\n| View storage usage | Nextcloud admin panel > **Settings** > **System**                              |\n| Add a subdomain    | DanubeData dashboard > instance > **Subdomains**                               |\n| Connect mobile app | DanubeData dashboard > instance > **Actions** > **Connect mobile app**         |\n| Re-deploy on error | DanubeData dashboard > instance > **Re-deploy**                                |\n| Delete instance    | DanubeData dashboard > instance > **Actions** > **Delete**                     |\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n### Instance stuck in \"Provisioning\"\n\n- Wait a few minutes. Initial Nextcloud deployments can take some time as the container downloads and configures itself.\n- If the status does not change after 10 minutes, try re-deploying from the instance detail page.\n\n### \"Error\" status after deployment\n\n- Click the **Re-deploy** button in the error banner\n- Re-deploying preserves your configuration and attempts a fresh deployment\n- If the error persists after multiple attempts, contact support\n\n### Cannot log in to Nextcloud\n\n- Verify you are using the correct admin username (shown on the instance detail page)\n- Click the eye icon to reveal the password and copy it (do not type it manually)\n- Ensure you are accessing the correct URL: `https://{subdomain}.storage.danubedata.ro`\n\n### Mobile app shows \"Unsupported URL\"\n\n- Make sure you are scanning the QR code from **within the Nextcloud app** (not the phone camera)\n- On the Nextcloud app login screen, use the QR code scan button\n- Ensure you are using the latest version of the Nextcloud app\n\n### Subdomain not working\n\n- Subdomains are provisioned automatically but may take a minute to become active\n- Ensure the subdomain does not start or end with a hyphen\n- The instance must be in **Running** state to manage subdomains\n\n## Next steps\n\n- [Managing Storage Share instances](https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share-management) — Dashboard walkthrough, credentials, subdomains, and error handling\n- [Storage Share product documentation](https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share) — Full feature reference\n- [Products & pricing](https://danubedata.ro/pricing) — Compare all DanubeData products\n\n---\n\n**Questions?** Contact support at support@danubedata.ro\n","prev":{"title":"Storage Share","slug":"storage-share","url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share","markdown_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share.md","json_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share.json"},"next":{"title":"Management","slug":"storage-share-management","url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share-management","markdown_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share-management.md","json_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/storage-share-management.json"},"index_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/index.json"}