If you want to [contribute](https://nextcloud.com/contribute/), you are very welcome:
## Why is this so awesome?
- on our IRC channels #nextcloud&#nextcloud-dev irc://#nextcloud-dev@freenode.net (on freenode) and
- our forum at https://help.nextcloud.com
* :file_folder: **Access your Data** You can store your files, contacts, calendars and more on a server of your choosing.
* :package: **Sync your Data** You keep your files, contacts, calendars and more synchronized amongst your devices.
* :arrows_counterclockwise: **Share your Data** …by giving others access to the stuff you want them to see or to collaborate with.
* :rocket: **Expandable with dozens of Apps** ...like [Calendar](https://github.com/nextcloud/calendar), [Contacts](https://github.com/nextcloud/contacts), [Mail](https://github.com/nextcloud/mail) and all those you can discover in our [App Store](https://apps.nextcloud.com)
* :lock: **Security** with our encryption mechanisms, [HackerOne bounty program](https://hackerone.com/nextcloud) and two-factor authentification.
Please read the [Code of Conduct](https://nextcloud.com/community/code-of-conduct/). This document offers some guidance to ensure Nextcloud participants can cooperate effectively in a positive and inspiring atmosphere, and to explain how together we can strengthen and support each other.
*You want to learn more about how you can use Nextcloud to access, share and protect your files, calendars, contacts, communication & more at home and at your Enterprise?* [**Learn about all our Features**](https://nextcloud.com/features).
if you want to join the Github organization just let us know and we’ll add you! :)
## Get your Nextcloud
*This is by the community, for the community. Everyone is welcome! :)*
- [**Install** a server by yourself on your own hardware or by using one of our ready to use **Appliances**](https://nextcloud.com/install/#instructions-server)
- [Buy one of the awesome **devices** coming with a preinstalled Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/devices/)
- [Find a service **provider** who is hosting Nextcloud for you or your company](https://nextcloud.com/providers/)
*Enterprise? Public Sector or Education user? You may want to have a look into the [**Enterprise Support Subscription**](https://nextcloud.com/enterprise/) provided by the Nextcloud GmbH*
## Why is this so awesome?
* :file_folder: **Access your Data** You can store your files, contacts, calendars and more on a server of your choosing.
* :package: **Sync your Data** You keep your files, contacts, calendars and more synchronized amongst your devices.
* :arrows_counterclockwise: **Share your Data** You share your data with others, and give them access to your latest photo galleries, your calendar or anything else you want them to see.
* :rocket: **Expandable with dozens of Apps** ...like Calendar, Contacts, Mail or News.
* :cloud: **All Benefits of the Cloud** ...on your own Server.
* :lock: **Encryption** You can encrypt data in transit with secure https connections. You can enable the encryption app to encrypt data on storage for improved security and privacy.
* ...
## Get in touch
## Installation
Read the Full [Installation Documentation](https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/10/admin_manual/installation/)
Please read the [Code of Conduct](https://nextcloud.com/community/code-of-conduct/). This document offers some guidance to ensure Nextcloud participants can cooperate effectively in a positive and inspiring atmosphere, and to explain how together we can strengthen and support each other.
Please review the [guidelines for contributing](https://github.com/nextcloud/server/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) to this repository.
More information how to contribute: [https://nextcloud.com/contribute/](https://nextcloud.com/contribute/)
## Running master checkouts
@ -61,17 +63,3 @@ Several apps by default included in regular releases like [firstrunwizard](https
That aside Git checkouts can be handled the same as release archives.
Note they should never be used on production systems.
## Nextcloud VM
If you're not familiar with Linux, or simply just want to get up and running on a pre-configured system in no time - we have developed a VM that you can download. Just extract it and mount it in VMware or VirtualBox and you're all set.
Download the latest version of the [Nextcloud VM](https://github.com/nextcloud/vm/releases/)
## Support
Learn about the different ways you can get support for Nextcloud: [https://nextcloud.com/support/](https://nextcloud.com/support/)
Marius Blüm
8 years ago