iOS (iPad & iPhone)

 File /  Folder Sync

With a file sync client, files can be automatically synchronized between the Cloud server and your devices.

  1. Go to the App Store, and install the Nextcloud app for iOS.

    Nextcloud Mobile Client in the App Store

  2. Open the app. If prompted to allow notifications, click Allow to continue.

    Allow Notifications

  3. Click the Log in button.

    Click the “Log in” Button

  4. Enter the Cloud server address: https://cloud.w3ctag.org/.

    Specify the Cloud Server URL

  5. Connect to your account by clicking the Log in button.

    Connect to Your Cloud Server Account

  6. If prompted, enter the following information and click the Log in button.

    Name Value
    Username or Email address Your W3C TAG username or email address, e.g. sarah or sarah@w3ctag.org
    Password Your regular W3C TAG account password (not your app password for this iOS device)
    Enter Your Account Credentials

    (You may also be prompted for your TOTP if you’ve enabled 2FA for your account)

  7. Click the Grant access button to grant the sync app access to your cloud account.

    Authorize the Sync App

  8. You now have online access to files in your cloud account.

    Access to Files on Your Cloud Account

Because mobile devices have limited storage, files aren’t synced for offline access by default. However, you can configure which files/folders you wish to have synced, along with many other options.

 Calendar,  Tasks, and  Contacts Sync

To set up calendar or contacts synchronization on an iPhone or iPad:

  1. Go to the “Settings” app and select Passwords & Accounts.

    Settings > Passwords & Accounts

  2. Under ACCOUNTS, tap Add Account.

    Tap “Add Account”

  3. Tap Other.

    Tap “Other”

  4. Under CONTACTS, tap Add CardDAV Account.

    Choose “Add CalDAV/CardDAV Account”

  5. Enter the following information:

    Name Value
    Server https://cloud.w3ctag.org/
    User Name Your W3C TAG account username, e.g. sarah
    Password Your app password for this iOS device (not your regular W3C TAG account password)
    Enter Your Information

  6. Finally, click Next to connect.

  7. Repeat the steps above, but choose CALENDARS > Add CalDAV Account this time. The rest of the information is the same.

Setting up calendar sync on an iPhone or iPad also synchronizes task lists with the “Reminders” app.