# Configure Your Nextcloud Workspace

Create a new Nextcloud Workspace, define your user capacity, and set up the initial administrator account. You can create any number of workspaces with your contract.

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**Prerequisites:**

* You must have an active IONOS Cloud account.
* You must be logged in to the DCD as a contract owner or an administrator.
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## Create a Nextcloud Workspace

To create your Nextcloud Workspace:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Sovereign Workplace** > **Nextcloud Workspace**.

2\. Select **Create Nextcloud workspace**.

3\. In the **Create Nextcloud workspace** window, specify the following:

* **Workspace name:** Enter a workspace name (1–40 characters).
* **Number of workspace users:** Specify the number of user licenses (seats) for your workspace. You can also increase it using the up arrow. For more information about how to increase the number of users, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Increase the User Count in Nextcloud Workspace</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/sovereign-workplace/nextcloud-workspace/how-tos/increase-user-count).
* **Workspace admin email:** Provide a valid administrator email address. A password setup link will be sent to the specified address to configure the administrator password for the respective workspace.

4\. Review the monthly cost **Summary** on the right side of the screen.

5\. Select **Create workspace**.

![Nextcloud Workspace creation](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c7b07cdc916d3562909d41d2ea456d1d000d58dc%2Fcreate-nextcloud-workspace-details.png?alt=media)

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**Result:**

* The new workspace status appears as **Deploying** in the DCD.
* Once the deployment is complete, the status changes to **Available**, and the designated administrator receives a welcome email with a link to configure password and log in instructions.
* You can create and manage groups and users from the Nextcloud interface. For more information, refer to the [<mark style="color:blue;">Nextcloud User management Documentation</mark>](https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/stable/admin_manual/configuration_user/user_configuration.html).
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![Nextcloud Workspaces that are created successfully](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e1973173d74103658b0438c2d65938fa8dba6975%2Fmanage-nextcloud-workspaces.png?alt=media)

## Troubleshooting

**Workspace remains in Deploying state:** The status change to **Available** may take a few minutes to complete. If the status remains pending for an extended period, delete the Workspace and create a new one or contact [<mark style="color:blue;">IONOS Cloud Support</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/contact-information).