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Expand Up @@ -422,6 +422,19 @@ By default the latest stable Nextcloud snap release will be installed and it wil
subsequent stable releases, but there are `other releases available as well <https://github.com/nextcloud/nextcloud-snap/wiki/Release-strategy>`_
and you have full control of `automatic updates <https://github.com/nextcloud-snap/nextcloud-snap/wiki/Managing-automatic-updates>`_.

After installation, Nextcloud will start automatically.
Assuming you and the device on which it was installed are on the same network, you will reach the Nextcloud
installation by visiting ``<hostname>.local`` or the IP address of the instance in your browser.
If your hostname is ``localhost`` or ``localhost.localdomain``, like on an Ubuntu Core device,
``nextcloud.local`` will be used instead.

1st login
---------

Upon visiting the Nextcloud installation for the first time, you will be prompted to enter an admin username
and password before Nextcloud is initialised. This may take a while depending on resources and the device.
After you provide that information you will be logged in and able to install apps, create users, and upload files.

Further documentation, an `extensive Wiki <https://github.com/nextcloud-snap/nextcloud-snap/wiki>`_ and `FAQ's <https://github.com/nextcloud-snap/nextcloud-snap/wiki/FAQ's>`_ can be found on the `developers GitHub <https://github.com/nextcloud-snap/nextcloud-snap>`_.

.. note:: The `snapd technology <http://snapcraft.io/docs/core/>`_ is the core
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