FileCloud

Version: Latest   |   OS: Ubuntu 20.04

Overview

FileCloud is an enterprise-grade file-sharing and synchronization platform for homes and businesses. It enables users to access, share, and sync files across devices while offering robust backup, remote access, and collaboration features.

With the Community Edition, you can host:

• Unlimited free external users
• Up to 5 full accounts (internal users)

Getting Started

Firewall & Access

After deploying the instance, configure your firewall or security group to allow only the following ports:

Port	Service	Purpose
22	SSH (rate limited)	Secure server access
80	HTTP	Web access
443	HTTPS	Secure web access

Initial Deployment Notice

Once the instance starts, you will be disconnected from SSH with the following message:

Please wait until the installation is completed....
Connection to $IPADDRESS closed.

Important: DO NOT log in for at least 2 minutes to allow the deployment to complete.

Accessing the Instance

1. Login as ubuntu using the password or SSH key configured during deployment.
2. Switch to root (no password required):

sudo su -

3. The FileCloud installation will automatically begin with the following message:

################################################################################################################
#                              Your Filecloud Installation will start in 3 seconds...                          #
#                              This will take sometime to complete. Please be patient...                      #
#                              DO NOT END THE SESSION. IF SO RE-LAUNCH THE VM AGAIN!...                        #
################################################################################################################

Note: Do not interrupt the session. If disconnected, the VM must be redeployed.

Wait until the message:

Your MarketPlace App has been deployed successfully!

...is displayed.

FileCloud Access

Once deployed:

• Visit http://$IPADDRESS/admin in your browser to access the FileCloud Admin Panel.

• Admin Username: admin
  Admin Password: password

Log in to the Admin Portal to begin managing your environment.

Post Deployment Actions

Once logged into the FileCloud Admin Panel:

• Address any system warnings from the dashboard.
• Access detailed post-deployment guides through the FileCloud Admin UI:
  • Getting Started Guide
  • FileCloud CLI Reference
  • MongoDB Authentication Setup
  • Allowing MongoDB Remote Access

Links for these guides are available within the FileCloud Admin Portal under respective configuration sections.

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Troubleshooting and Best Practices

• Wait for full installation before closing the SSH session.
• Always keep the firewall restricted to necessary ports.
• Change the default admin password after your first login.
• Ensure DNS and PTR records are correctly set for production environments.

For further support, contact Cloud4India Support.