Share files with your team

OpenCloud Hosting in Germany

Give your team a shared space for documents, images and project files. With OpenCloud on your own Root Server, you decide who can view and edit each file. You set up the cloud yourself and we run the server platform.

Servers in GermanySelf-managedSnapshots includedPersonal support

From €40.49 per month · with a 12-month term

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What is OpenCloud?

Shared files with access you control

OpenCloud is open-source software for storing, sharing and syncing files. Access files in your browser or connect your devices using the available apps.

Create shared spaces for your team and share files by link. You decide who can view or edit content. You can also set up an office integration for editing documents in the browser.

You manage OpenCloud on your Root Server, including installation, user accounts, updates and backups. We maintain and operate the server hardware.

Recommended for OpenCloud

Room for your files and team collaboration

Share files with your team and keep them in sync across your devices. We recommend Root Server Max with 640 GB NVMe storage. You set up OpenCloud yourself and decide who can access your files.

12-month term, paid in advance. Save 10%.

Recommended for OpenCloud

Root Server Max W2

12 vCPU · 32 GB RAM · 640 GB NVMe

  • 12 vCPU
  • 32 GB RAM
  • 640 GB NVMe
  • KVM · full root access
  • 2.5 Gbit/s connection · unmetered traffic
  • Snapshots included
  • 1× IPv4 + IPv6 /64
  • DDoS protection · servers located in Germany
  • 100 GB Cloud Storage included free
€44.9940.49€/ month

€485.89 paid annually, incl. VAT

No setup fee

Why this plan?

Why the Root Server Max fits OpenCloud

32 GB RAM for your cloud

Memory for OpenCloud and any additional services you install. Your needs depend on concurrent access and features such as an office integration.

12 vCPU for transfers and previews

Your booked CPU capacity is continuously available to your Root Server. Choose the resources for your cloud and other applications accordingly.

640 GB NVMe for your files

For more space, choose Local Block Storage: an additional NVMe disk with 20 to 1,000 GB. Mount it in your server’s operating system.

Servers in Germany

Your server is located in Germany. You manage users, sharing and access permissions in your OpenCloud installation.

Everything in your own hands

What you can do yourself, without waiting for anyone

Reinstall, create a snapshot, set up the firewall, open the console. All the functions for managing your server.

  • Overview of a virtual server in the Customer Menu with CPU cores, memory, storage, location, IP addresses, and the login details for the Server Control PanelOverview of a virtual server in the Customer Menu with CPU cores, memory, storage, location, IP addresses, and the login details for the Server Control Panel

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    Specs and access at a glance

    CPU, memory, storage, location, and your IP addresses are listed in the Customer Menu. From there, one click takes you to the Server Control Panel.

  • Selection of official operating system images in the Server Control Panel with AlmaLinux, Arch Linux, Debian, FreeBSD, OpenSUSE, Rocky Linux, and UbuntuSelection of official operating system images in the Server Control Panel with AlmaLinux, Arch Linux, Debian, FreeBSD, OpenSUSE, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu

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    Choose the operating system yourself

    AlmaLinux, Arch, Debian, FreeBSD, OpenSUSE, Rocky, Ubuntu: you start the installation yourself, with no ticket and no waiting.

  • Web console in the Server Control Panel with the login screen of the running operating system and buttons for “Strg-Alt-Entf” (Ctrl-Alt-Del), screenshot, and full screenWeb console in the Server Control Panel with the login screen of the running operating system and buttons for “Strg-Alt-Entf” (Ctrl-Alt-Del), screenshot, and full screen

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    VNC console in the browser

    The VNC console shows you your server's screen right in the browser. That way you can reach your server even when it is not reachable over the internet.

  • Snapshot management in the Server Control Panel with the list of existing snapshots and the form for creating a new snapshotSnapshot management in the Server Control Panel with the list of existing snapshots and the form for creating a new snapshot

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    A snapshot before you make changes

    Before an update or a risky change, capture the state of the server with a snapshot. If something goes wrong, you go back to it.

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    IPv4, IPv6, and reverse DNS

    Every server comes with an IPv4 address and its own IPv6 network. You set the reverse entry yourself, which is often decisive for sending mail.

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    A firewall for your server

    The firewall rules take effect in front of your server, so they also apply when something goes wrong inside the server itself. You can switch the firewall on and off at any time.

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    A rescue system for emergencies

    If the server no longer starts, you boot a small Linux, mount your disks, and get to your data. You activate the rescue system with one click.

Included features

What your OpenCloud server includes

  • KVM virtualization with full root access
  • Install your own Docker Compose environment
  • Install Linux through the Server Control Panel
  • Upload your own ISO images
  • Create snapshots before system updates
  • Plesk available as an optional add-on
  • Servers located in Germany
  • Personal support for server questions

Plan comparison

All features in detail

FeatureRoot Server Max
CPU capacity Continuously committed
vCPU 12
RAM (DDR5 ECC) 32 GB
NVMe storage 640 GB
Included Cloud Storage 100 GB

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about OpenCloud hosting

How does OpenCloud differ from Managed Nextcloud?
You install and run OpenCloud on your Root Server yourself. With Managed Nextcloud, we handle installation, updates and daily backups. Choose based on whether you want to manage the cloud yourself.
Is Root Server Max enough for my team?
Alongside storage capacity, concurrent access and additional services such as office integration determine your needs. A fixed user count would not give a useful answer. Tell us what you plan to do and we will help you choose.
How do I install OpenCloud?
OpenCloud provides instructions and configurations for Docker Compose. Follow them to set up your domain, HTTPS and data storage. You handle installation and future updates yourself.
Do I need additional storage?
The plan includes 640 GB NVMe. If you need more space, choose Local Block Storage in the server configurator: an additional NVMe disk with 20 to 1,000 GB in 20 GB increments. Then mount it in your operating system.
Where are my files stored?
Your OpenCloud files are stored on your Root Server in Germany. You manage users and sharing yourself. If you connect additional services, also check which data is transferred to those services.
Can I transfer files from an existing cloud?
OpenCloud describes transferring files with rclone in its migration guide. Before switching, check how to transfer users, sharing permissions and file versions. Copying files alone does not replace a complete migration.
How do I back up my OpenCloud data?
Back up files and configuration regularly to separate storage. You can use the included 100 GB Cloud Storage with your own backup software and expand it if needed. Snapshots reside on the same storage as the server and do not replace a separate backup.

Ready for your own cloud?

Choose Root Server Max for your OpenCloud installation. We can help you select the right resources.