# Using Nextcloud in the OrangeQS Juice Environment

**URL:** <https://community.orangeqs.com/t/using-nextcloud-in-the-orangeqs-juice-environment/38>\
**Category:** Troubleshooting\
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**Created:** [March 24, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://community.orangeqs.com/t/using-nextcloud-in-the-orangeqs-juice-environment/38 "2026-03-24T09:07:30Z")\
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Nextcloud in the Juice environment uses a **WebDAV‑based storage model**. This means files in Nextcloud’s internal storage **must not be edited directly** via the Linux terminal or file browser—changes made that way will **not be detected by Nextcloud**.

### Correct Setup

To safely access files from **both** Nextcloud and the Linux environment:

- Store files on a **mounted drive**

- Expose that drive in Nextcloud using the **External Storage** app

### Why This Matters

With this setup:

- Files can be edited via the **Linux terminal or scripts**

- Files remain visible and editable in **Nextcloud**

- All changes are correctly detected and synced

### Key Rule

**Do not edit files directly in Nextcloud’s internal data directory.**  
Always use a mounted drive + External Storage.