Up until version 10.0 of OwnCloud, files could only be shared by users and groups created by administrators, however, this was not an efficient way to work.  Now users are able to share files via ‘Custom Groups’ which allows them to create groups on the fly. Step 1. Navigate to…

This guide will explain how to check your current version of ownCloud and see if there are any updates available. Step 1. Navigate to the Installatron Log in the Control Panel, search for ‘Installatron’ and click the link. Under the ‘My Applications’ tab find the domain where you installed ownCloud to…

This guide will explain how to change your ownCloud account’s username. Step 1. Navigate to the Installatron In the Control Panel, search for ‘Installatron’ using the search bar at the top and click the ‘Installatron Applications Installer’ link. Under the ‘My Applications’ tab find the domain where you installed ownCloud…

This guide explains how to add an email to your ownCloud account. This email will be useful for password recovery and related notifications. Step 1. Navigate to the Installatron In the Control Panel, search for ‘Installatron’ and click the link. Under the ‘My Applications’ tab find the domain where you installed…

This guide will explain how to change your password on your ownCloud account. Step 1. Navigate to the Installatron In the Control Panel, search for ‘Installatron’ using the search bar located at the top of the screen. Then click the ‘Installatron Applications Installer’ link. Under the ‘My Applications’ tab find…

What are HSTS Headers? For the purpose of explaining these, let’s say your in a coffee shop or cafe with free wifi, where they give you the wifi password and never change it. This is an example of an unsafe network. A hacker could easily set up the network so…

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You can purchase the ownCloud iOS App for £0.99 on the App Store. It provides you with a simple interface that fits nicely on an iPhone or iPad. Installing the App Open the iTunes App Store and search for ‘ownCloud’. Once you have paid the £0.99 charge it will begin…

This is a guide on how to install the desktop synchronisation client for OwnCloud. Step 1: Download OwnCloud First of all, you need to visit the OwnCloud website.  Scroll down until you see the option to download the desktop client for MacOS as seen below. Click ‘Download’ and wait for the file…

This guide will explain how to backup your OwnCloud server through the cPanel Installatron. Creating an ownCloud Backup Navigate to the Control Panel and search for ‘Installatron’. Click the ‘Installatron Applications Installer’ under the ‘Software’ heading. Go to the ownCloud server you wish to backup under the ‘My Applications’ tab. Now…