A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Nextcloud on TrueNAS Scale

In this video, I walk you through the full process of installing Nextcloud on TrueNAS SCALE—a powerful self-hosted file-sharing platform for your home lab. I’ll cover everything from preparing your datasets and setting permissions, to deploying the Nextcloud app, configuring PostgreSQL and Redis, and troubleshooting common post-installation issues like trusted domain errors. This setup gives me a central hub to store and manage everything I’ll be working on in my lab—including future integrations with tools like Obsidian. Whether you’re running a similar setup or just starting your homelab journey, this video is a complete step-by-step guide to getting Nextcloud up and running on TrueNAS SCALE. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:07 Pre-Installation: Creating Datasets 4:22 Setting Permissions & Avoiding 403 Errors 11:37 Installing Nextcloud and Configuring Redis, PostgreSQL & Storage 19:19 Fixing Trusted Domain Errors 26:03 Final Thoughts & What’s Next Links Mentioned: 🔗 How to Install TrueNAS SCALE: https://youtu.be/qI2b1R0Cagc 🔗 Blog Post: https://koromatech.com/blog/ 🔗 Nextcloud Docs: https://nextcloud.com/support/ Subscribe for more self-hosted app tutorials, homelab walkthroughs, and full-stack lab build guides! #Nextcloud #TrueNASSCALE #HomeLab #SelfHosted #FileServer #NextcloudInstall #NASSetup #KoromaTech #LabBuild #NextcloudTrueNAS