The Neurocloud server is based on the widespread software NextCloud and is compatible with NextCloud's client software available for MS Windows and OSX. This software enables the synchronization of project folders located in the Neurocloud with local folders on your PC.

Please keep in mind that the group folders can be very large, so it's better to just synchronize a selection of subfolders needed for your daily work.

The following steps guide you through the client installation process. It's based on the MS Windows version but should be applicable for all versions.

1. Download the latest version of Nextcloud's client software from Nextcloud Client.

2. Install it on your PC

3. Using your internet browser, go to the Neurocloud server and log in using your intitution's credentials. The server is only accessible from the institutional networks. If you are working from home or during a business trip, please activate the VPN or your institution.

4. Keep the browser open.

5. Start the Nextcloud client you just installed

6. Using the option “Anmelden”, enter the server address: https://neurocloud.zih.tu-dresden.de

7. Confirm the authorization in the browser.

8. You won't have to repeat 1-8 in the future.

9. The group drives of the psychology are pretty big, so you don't want to synchronize everything.

10. Complete the setting by clicking on Verbinden