# drive.math.uzh.ch ### Summary
Server[https://drive.math.uzh.ch](https://drive.math.uzh.ch)
Username<uzh shortname>
Password<Math password. Typically uzh webpass>
Native Client[https://nextcloud.com/install/#install-clients](https://nextcloud.com/install/#install-clients)Already installed on Thinlinc
Access**worldwide**
## Webaccess - [https://drive.math.uzh.ch](https://drive.math.uzh.ch) ## Native Client ### Thinlinc - `Applications > Internet > Drive (nextCloud, ownCloud)` - You'll find a small 'cloud' icon on the upper right corner of the Thinlinc screen. [![nc.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/nc.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/nc.png) ### Non Thinlinc - Download: [https://nextcloud.com/install/](https://nextcloud.com/install/) ### Mobile - Android: [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextcloud.client](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextcloud.client) - iOS: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nextcloud/id1125420102](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nextcloud/id1125420102) ## Sync different folder on different devices - Which folders to sync can be configured per device - on the device itself. - Nextcloud Client (=App) > Settings > <config> - Example: - The cloud has 3 directories A, B, C. - The mobile syncs only C. - The notebook syncs A & C - The desktop syncs A, B, C. [![nc-client.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/nc-client.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/nc-client.png) ## Share ### Collaboration with UZH-user - Files and Folder can be shared by person, groups or anonymously - Choose the folder or file to share. Click on the share symbol. Click on the plus. [![nc1.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/nc1.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/nc1.png) - Anonymous access: - Click on the settings (3 points horizontal) to specify privileges. - Click on the **clipboard** icon (you see no action, but the link is now in your clipboard) ... go to your email program and paste the link in an email. - Optional, define a password. [![nc2.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/nc2.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/nc2.png) ### Requesting confidential files from non-UZH-user (=anonymous) - Creating a shared folder for anonymous user: - user can't see files stored in the folder - user can only upload to the folder - define wether a password is required to upload to the folder or not - Login to [https://drive.math.uzh.ch/](https://drive.math.uzh.ch/) (UZH-Credentials) - Navigate to "Files" - Create a new folder - Press the three dots and click "Open Details" [![1.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/CwQ1.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/CwQ1.png) [![2.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/Sx52.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/Sx52.png) [![3.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/Jrw3.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/Jrw3.png) [![4.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/jfN4.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/jfN4.png) [![5.png](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/WIq5.png)](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-06/WIq5.png) ## Photo / Gallery [Photo / Gallery](https://wiki.math.uzh.ch/public/books/public-wiki/page/foto) ## Problems ### Mac OS X: sync is stale Reset the Local Database: - Warning: This forces a full re-sync but often fixes "stale" sync: - Quit Nextcloud. - Open Terminal and run: ```bash rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Nextcloud ```