Learn how to install and set up NextCloud, an open-source, self-hosted Dropbox alternative, on a Ubuntu 18.04 server. Follow along with this 32-minute tutorial to configure Ubuntu 18.04, create a non-root user, and establish necessary firewall rules. Discover the simplicity of the installation process, which takes only 9 minutes to complete. Explore NextCloud's features, including active development, data control, and numerous plug-ins for enhanced functionality such as Calendar, Contacts, Chat, Voice and Video Chat, Weather updates, Audio Streaming, Document Editing and Conversion, and Video Conversion. Gain insights into this free alternative that empowers users to maintain control over their data while offering a wide range of customizable options.