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
* :file_folder: **Access your Data** You can store your files, contacts, calendars and more on a server of your choosing.
- our forum at https://help.nextcloud.com
* :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?
## Get in touch
* :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.
* ...
## Installation
* :clipboard: [Forum](https://help.nextcloud.com)
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/)
More information how to contribute: [https://nextcloud.com/contribute/](https://nextcloud.com/contribute/)
## Running master checkouts
## 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.
That aside Git checkouts can be handled the same as release archives.
Note they should never be used on production systems.
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