KIM offers the online storage service "cloud.uni-konstanz" based on Nextcloud. The cloud offers you:
- Synchronize data between different devices
- Sharing data with other users
- Cross-platform access via web browser or via the client (for various operating systems, also for mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones)
- Collaboration: Text documents, tables or presentations can be edited together
How can I access the Cloud?
Access via browser
On the start page of the Cloud you can log in with your university account.
Access via client - synchronization of data
How can I work with the Cloud?
Important icons
With the "+" icon you can:
- upload a file
- create a new folder
- create a new text file
- create a new document
- create a new table
- create a new presentation
The icon "..." allows:
- in the folder/file level to edit, such as rename, delete, etc.
- editing of links, such as setting expiry date, deleting share links, password protection etc.
Tip: Entire folders can be moved to the appropriate place in the cloud with "Drag and Drop".
Share files / folders
Files or folders can be shared:
- internal - the file / folder can be shared with Uni accounts.
- external - as a public link, which is automatically generated with an expiration date. If you specify an external email address, a public link is automatically generated and sent to this address.
The icon "..." allows you to edit the generated link, such as editing the expiration date, deleting the share link, password protection, etc.
Collaborative work
With the cloud, text documents, tables or presentations can be edited together, even with multiple editors within the browser at the same time.