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Jhqin: /* Using rclone copy */

2026-05-20T18:51:51Z

Using rclone copy

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	Complete steps 1 and 2 in [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#Setup_.26_Configuration \| Setup & Configuration]] for your <code>rclone config</code>, then you can use <code>rclone copy</code> to transfer files.		Complete steps 1 and 2 in [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#Setup_.26_Configuration \| Setup & Configuration]] for your <code>rclone config</code>, then you can use <code>rclone copy</code> to transfer files.

	For example, if the remote name is `nextcloud-~~sharcnet`~~ configured in [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#Step_2: \| Step 2]], to upload a file, run		For example, if the remote name is "nextcloud-nibi" configured in [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#Step_2: \| Step 2]], to upload a file, run

	<source lang="bash">		<source lang="bash">
	rclone copy /path/to/local/file nextcloud-~~sharcnet~~:remote/path/		rclone copy /path/to/local/file nextcloud-nibi:remote/path/
	</source>		</source>

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	<source lang="bash">		<source lang="bash">
	rclone copy nextcloud-~~sharcnet~~:remote/path/file .		rclone copy nextcloud-nibi:remote/path/file .
	</source>		</source>

Jhqin: /* Step 3: */

2026-05-15T18:07:55Z

Step 3:

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	'''Command Breakdown:'''		'''Command Breakdown:'''

	* <code>rclone mount nextcloud-nibi: ~/my_nextcloud_storage</code>: Connects your <code>nextcloud-fg</code> configuration to the folder named <code>my_nextcloud_storage</code> in your home directory.		* <code>rclone mount nextcloud-nibi: ~/my_nextcloud_storage</code>: Connects your <code>nextcloud-nibi</code> configuration to the folder named <code>my_nextcloud_storage</code> in your home directory.

	* <code>--vfs-cache-mode full</code>: Makes the cloud folder act like a real hard drive by saving temporary copies of files locally so you can open and edit them easily.		* <code>--vfs-cache-mode full</code>: Makes the cloud folder act like a real hard drive by saving temporary copies of files locally so you can open and edit them easily.

Jhqin: /* Step 2: */

2026-05-15T17:41:55Z

Step 2:

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	7. User: Enter your Nextcloud username.		7. User: Enter your Nextcloud username.

	8. Password: Select '''y''' to enter your own password, then paste your App Password.		8. Password: Select '''y''' to enter your own password, then paste your '''App Password'''.

	9. Leave all other settings as '''default''' (press Enter for each)		9. Leave all other settings as '''default''' (press Enter for each)

Bge: /* Step 2: */

2026-05-15T17:11:48Z

Step 2:

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	'''*Note''': If you're using the Desktop login node, just open a terminal (Desktop screen: username's Home > File > Open in Terminal or Applications > System Tools > Mate Terminal).		'''*Note''': If you're using the Desktop login node, just open a terminal (Desktop screen: username's Home > File > Open in Terminal or Applications > System Tools > Mate Terminal).

	1. Run the command: ~~'''~~rclone config~~'''~~		1. Run the command:
			<source lang="bash>
			rclone config
			</source>

	2. Type '''n''' for "New remote" and name it (custom name: e.g nextcloud-nibi).		2. Type '''n''' for "New remote" and name it (custom name: e.g nextcloud-nibi).

Bge: /* Step 3: */

2026-05-15T17:10:10Z

Step 3:

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	<source lang="bash">		<source lang="bash">
	rclone mount nextcloud-fg: ~/my_nextcloud_storage --vfs-cache-mode full --log-file ~/rclone_log.txt --log-level INFO --daemon		rclone mount nextcloud-nibi: ~/my_nextcloud_storage --vfs-cache-mode full --log-file ~/rclone_log.txt --log-level INFO --daemon
	</source>		</source>

	'''Command Breakdown:'''		'''Command Breakdown:'''

	* <code>rclone mount nextcloud-fg: ~/my_nextcloud_storage</code>: Connects your <code>nextcloud-fg</code> configuration to the folder named <code>my_nextcloud_storage</code> in your home directory.		* <code>rclone mount nextcloud-nibi: ~/my_nextcloud_storage</code>: Connects your <code>nextcloud-fg</code> configuration to the folder named <code>my_nextcloud_storage</code> in your home directory.

	* <code>--vfs-cache-mode full</code>: Makes the cloud folder act like a real hard drive by saving temporary copies of files locally so you can open and edit them easily.		* <code>--vfs-cache-mode full</code>: Makes the cloud folder act like a real hard drive by saving temporary copies of files locally so you can open and edit them easily.

Bge: /* Step 2: */

2026-05-15T17:08:39Z

Step 2:

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	1. Run the command: '''rclone config'''		1. Run the command: '''rclone config'''

	2. Type '''n''' for "New remote" and name it (custom name: e.g nextcloud-fg).		2. Type '''n''' for "New remote" and name it (custom name: e.g nextcloud-nibi).

	3. Choose the option number '''46''' for webdav (usually found in the list of storage types).		3. Choose the option number '''46''' for webdav (usually found in the list of storage types).

Jhqin: /* Access and Authentication */

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Access and Authentication

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	* Session Management: Sessions remain active until the user explicitly logs out. Closing the browser or shutting down your computer does not end your session. Users are responsible for logging out after each use, especially on shared or public computers.		* Session Management: Sessions remain active until the user explicitly logs out. Closing the browser or shutting down your computer does not end your session. Users are responsible for logging out after each use, especially on shared or public computers.

	* App Passwords: For third-party clients (Rclone, WebDAV, mobile apps), generate an App Password under Settings > Security. Do not reuse your DRAC account password.		* App Passwords: For third-party clients (Rclone, WebDAV, mobile apps), generate an App Password under Settings > Security. '''Do not reuse your DRAC account password'''.

	=== ''Acceptable Use'' ===		=== ''Acceptable Use'' ===

Jhqin: /* Using other command line tools */

2026-05-14T13:40:41Z

Using other command line tools

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	=== ''' Using other command line tools''' ===		=== ''' Using other command line tools''' ===

	Other than mounting a Nextcloud storage in your home on Nibi, you can also use commands, such as <code>rclone copy</code> or <code>curl</code> to transfer files to/from Nextcloud. If using these commands to transfer files, only an [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#~~Step_1:~~ \|App Password]] is accepted when prompted for a password to connect to SHARCNET Nextcloud.		Other than mounting a Nextcloud storage in your home on Nibi, you can also use commands, such as <code>rclone copy</code> or <code>curl</code> to transfer files to/from Nextcloud. If using these commands to transfer files, only an [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#Access_and_Authentication \|App Password]] is accepted when prompted for a password to connect to SHARCNET Nextcloud.

	==== Using <code>rclone copy</code> ====		==== Using <code>rclone copy</code> ====

Jhqin: Added section 6.2 for using other command line tools.

2026-05-13T19:57:38Z

Added section 6.2 for using other command line tools.

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	\| <code>rclone lsd nextcloud</code> \|\| List only the top-level directories		\| <code>rclone lsd nextcloud</code> \|\| List only the top-level directories
	\|}		\|}
			=== ''' Using other command line tools''' ===

			Other than mounting a Nextcloud storage in your home on Nibi, you can also use commands, such as <code>rclone copy</code> or <code>curl</code> to transfer files to/from Nextcloud. If using these commands to transfer files, only an [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#Step_1: \|App Password]] is accepted when prompted for a password to connect to SHARCNET Nextcloud.

			==== Using <code>rclone copy</code> ====

			Complete steps 1 and 2 in [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#Setup_.26_Configuration \| Setup & Configuration]] for your <code>rclone config</code>, then you can use <code>rclone copy</code> to transfer files.

			For example, if the remote name is `nextcloud-sharcnet` configured in [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#Step_2: \| Step 2]], to upload a file, run

			<source lang="bash">
			rclone copy /path/to/local/file nextcloud-sharcnet:remote/path/
			</source>

			To download a file, run

			<source lang="bash">
			rclone copy nextcloud-sharcnet:remote/path/file .
			</source>

			==== Using <code>curl</code> ====

			Follow [[Nextcloud_User_Guide#Step_1:\|step 1]] to generate an App Password if you haven't done that yet, then you can use <code>curl</code> to transfer files.

			To upload a file, run
			<source lang="bash">
			curl -k -u <username> -T <filename> https://nextcloud.sharcnet.ca/remote.php/webdav/
			</source>

			When prompted to "Enter host password for user <username>", enter your App Password.

			To download a file, run

			<source lang="bash">
			curl -k -u <username> https://nextcloud.sharcnet.ca/remote.php/webdav/<filename> -o <filename>
			</source>

			When prompted to "Enter host password for user <username>", enter your App Password.

Fgarlejo: /* Accessing Sharcnet's Nextcloud */

2026-05-13T16:26:25Z

Accessing Sharcnet's Nextcloud

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	The Nextcloud landing page offers two login options:		The Nextcloud landing page offers two login options:

	~~Direct~~ Login — For ~~local application~~ users ~~only~~ (~~e.g~~., ~~administrators). Most researchers will not~~ use this option.		DRAC Login — For users with a Digital Research Alliance of Canada (DRAC / AllianceCAN) account. If you are a registered DRAC user, use this option to sign in.

	~~SSO & SAML~~ Login — For users ~~with a Digital Research Alliance of Canada~~ (~~DRAC / AllianceCAN~~) ~~account~~. ~~If you are a registered DRAC user,~~ use this option ~~to sign in~~.		Admin Login — For local application users only (e.g., administrators). Most researchers will not use this option.

	== '''User Policy''' ==		== '''User Policy''' ==