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# Set up ownCloud

You must set up the ownCloud X Server before you start using the ownCloud Desktop client. This section describes how to set up and use ownCloud environment.

### ownCloud X Server Installation <a href="#owncloud-x-server-installation" id="owncloud-x-server-installation"></a>

1. Open [ownCloud](https://owncloud.com/download/) installation page and register.
2. Download the ownCloud OVA file.
3. In Oracle VM VirtualBox, navigate to **File** > **Import Appliance**.
4. Select the downloaded OVA file.
5. (Optional) Modify the default settings if required.
6. Accept the software license and click **Import**.

### ownCloud X Server Configuration <a href="#owncloud-x-server-configuration" id="owncloud-x-server-configuration"></a>

1. In Oracle VM VirtualBox, run the ownCloud installed appliance.

   **Tip**: Server boot might take up to five seconds.
2. Select your desired language.
3. Configure timezone, system locale, and keyboard layout.

   **Tip**: To configure automatically, enter the city name.
4. Configure the network settings.
5. **Obtain IP address automatically (DHCP)** with the default settings.
6. Configure the domain settings.
7. Select the option **Manage users and permissions directly on this system**.
8. Enter your account information: company name, email address, and password.

   **Tip**: Password must consist of minimum eight ASCII characters.
9. To configure the host settings, use either the existing values or configure manually.
10. Select **Update system after setup** and then click **CONFIGURE SYSTEM**.

    **Step Result**: Oracle VM VirtualBox restarts and displays the IP address (<https://192.168.0.102).&#x20>;
11. To access ownCloud server, open a web browser and enter the IP address.&#x20;
12. Enter your email address to receive the license file.
13. Upload the license file and activate.

### User Account <a href="#user-account" id="user-account"></a>

1. Go to the [ownCloud server univention portal](https://192.168.0.102/) page.
2. Navigate to **Administration > System and domain settings > Users > ADD** and enter new user details.

   **Tip**: To ensure that users create their own password, choose the option **User has to change password on next login**.
3. Click **Create the user**.

### ownCloud Desktop Client Setup <a href="#owncloud-desktop-client-setup" id="owncloud-desktop-client-setup"></a>

1. In [ownCloud](https://owncloud.com/download/) installation page, navigate to **ownCloud Desktop Clients > ownCloud Linux Client** and download the desktop client.
2. Select an operating system and follow the instructions.
3. Open the client.
4. Enter the ownCloud server address that you received from your administrator.

   **Note**: Append **/owncloud** after the server IP address.
5. Trust the certificate and enter user account credentials.
6. Set up and synchronize the local folder with server.
7. Click **Connect to finalize the setup**.