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The desktop client is a program that allows you to store your data from the cloud locally on your computer or laptop. The client runs in the background and automatically synchronises your data so that you always have the latest version of a file available on all devices.

The app for mobile devices is ideal for viewing and sharing files on the go. You can upload, delete and move files (such as photos). However, because mobile devices usually have limited storage space, your files are not automatically downloaded. A file is not saved on your device until you manually access it.

Please note: We have completed the transition from ownCloud to Nextcloud in Q4/2025. Some users are still using the Sciebo-ownCloud-Client on their desktop. This will no longer be developed. Therefore, it is now time to switch to the Nextcloud version. Please remember to back up your data, as there have been data losses during the client transition in recent times that we cannot reproduce and explain.

Further information on the migration to Nextcloud can be found here.

Sciebo Nextcloud Clients

We only support the Nextcloud version of the client, as all universities have already switched to Nextcloud. If you should unexpectedly still need an ownCloud variant (e.g., for uninstalling the old client under Windows), please see here. However, we offer no guarantee of completeness and cannot provide any further support in this area.

Desktop

Before installing the new client, the old client needs to be uninstalled.

Information about VFS can be found in the FAQ section.

Notes for Windows Users:
Some users are seeing numerous, partially dysfunctional Sciebo entries in the left navigation pane of Windows Explorer. We suspect a bug in the old client software. This means entries in the left Explorer sidebar aren’t removed when the client is uninstalled. If users remove their local Sciebo account from the client before uninstalling the old client, this problem shouldn’t occur.
For users who are now experiencing the problem, a colleague has provided us with a patch program for the Windows Registry: ScieboDriveManager.

The tool should be considered a developer tool, and we advise caution when using it.

Notes for Linux Users:
Unfortunately, Nextcloud itself only provides the Linux client as an AppImage. We suspect that the large number of different distributions makes packaging the respective packages too cumbersome. However, many distributions now also have a Nextcloud client available that is provided by the distribution creator.

Examples for Ubuntu 22.04:

These clients are usually not quite as up-to-date as the versions from the manufacturer. But handling is easier for most users. Desktop users should then install the nextcloud-desktop package. If you want to use overlay icons, you must also install the package compatible with your file manager (e.g., MATE => caja-nextcloud), as this does not happen automatically.

Mobile Clients

iOS

Under iOS, the unbranded Nextcloud Client must be used.

The QR code for the Nextcloud app can be displayed here.
Here's the direct link to the iOS app.

Android

Under Android, the app is currently available under the name sciebo-next in the Google Play Store.

Here the QR code for the Android app can be displayed.
Here is the direct link to the Android app.
Users without access to the Play Store (e.g., Huawei) can also install the app via sideloading.

Client Checksums

With the SHA256 checksums, you can ensure that the download was successful.