Since 25-Sep-23 the new URL https://datashare.tu-dresden.de has to bu uesed for the cloudstore service. In order to be able to continue using the new system locally, all clients must be switched over. In concrete terms, this means that all users who do not use the system exclusively via the web interface must make adjustments to their system environment.

We are making every effort to convert all instructions and FAQs to the new URL. If we do not succeed in doing so in some places, we will do so in the near future. All shared links should be redirected, and all content should remain intact.

Adaptation of the Nextcloud client

The following is an example of the procedure for the Windows client:
 

1. Navigate to the Nextcloud icon in the taskbar (usually a green tick) and click on it to open the context menu where you can select "Open main dialog".
2. Navigate to the account overview by clicking on the displayed name of the ZIH login and select the settings menu (three dots) in the window that opens and then "Remove account" in the context menu to cancel the synchronisation or remove the account from the Nextcloud client.
3. Confirm the deletion process by selecting the button "Remove connection".
4. Navigate to the now inactive Nextcloud folder (under Windows by default under C:\User\<your username>) and delete it. Alternatively, if you want to keep the folder as a backup, rename it instead or move it to another path on your system.
   If the folder cannot be renamed, restart your device and then rename it.
5. Set up a new account for Datashare with the Nextcloud client. Please follow the instructions in the corresponding FAQ. Make sure that you enter https://datashare.tu-dresden.de as the destination address.

WebDAV

For the connection via WebDAV you need the server URL and an app password, which can be created on the Datashare website. You then enter the app password in the desired application in the login dialog:
Username: Your ZIH Login
Password: App Password

Find out server URL

The URL is structured as follows:

https://datashare.tu-dresden.de/remote.php/dav/files/<ZIH Login>

You can also find them at https://datashare.tu-dresden.de → "File settings" (bottom left) → "WebDAV".

Create app password

1. Call up the security settings.
   1. To do this, click on your avatar in the upper right corner and then on "Settings".
   2. Select the "Security" tab in the sidebar.
2. Enter a name of your choice, such as the name of the application, in the "App name" input field.
3. Confirm the creation by selecting the "Create new app password" button.
4. Now you will see the login data, consisting of ZIH login and app password. You can paste it to the clipboard using the Copy button. Note that the password is only displayed once.
5. Once you have copied it, confirm the process using the "Done" button.

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