What Is ownCloud?
ownCloud is a file sharing and collaboration platform that can be self-hosted or managed by an organization. OurClone can connect ownCloud through WebDAV for sync, transfer, backup, and mount workflows.
Official website: https://owncloud.com/
- Good for private and organization-managed storage.
- WebDAV setup works with your ownCloud server URL and credentials.
- Useful for encrypted backups to infrastructure you control.
What OurClone Supports for ownCloud
| Operation | How it works in OurClone |
|---|---|
| Sync | Keep a folder on ownCloud synchronized with another cloud storage account or a local folder. OurClone compares file changes and updates only what needs to change. |
| Transfer | Copy or move files between ownCloud, your Mac, and other connected cloud providers. Transfers run through your local computer, so you stay in control of the data path. |
| Backup | Create an encrypted backup repository on ownCloud, then save snapshots of local folders. Later snapshots are incremental, so unchanged files do not need to be uploaded again. |
| Mount | Mount ownCloud as a local directory in macOS or Windows, then browse and manage remote files from the operating system file manager. |
ownCloud Upload and Download Limits
These limits come from the storage provider or protocol, not from OurClone. OurClone still has to respect provider file-size caps, API quotas, bandwidth rules, account storage quota, and server-side throttling.
| Upload limits | No fixed public per-file upload limit was found in the provider documentation checked for this page. Practical limits depend on account storage quota, provider API throttling, file path rules, and network reliability. |
| Download limits | No fixed public download cap was found in the provider documentation checked for this page. Downloads may still be limited by bandwidth policy, sharing limits, API rate limits, or server configuration. |
| OurClone tip | For large OurClone sync, transfer, backup, or mount jobs, start with a small test folder, keep the computer awake, and check the Task log for provider throttling or quota errors. |
How to Add ownCloud in OurClone
ownCloud is added through WebDAV-compatible connection settings in OurClone.
- Open ownCloud in your browser and find the WebDAV address for your account or server.
- In OurClone, open Add Storage and select ownCloud or WebDAV.
- Enter the WebDAV URL, username, and password. The URL is commonly https://your-owncloud.example/remote.php/dav/files/username/.
- Connect and confirm that ownCloud appears in your storage list.
Sync and Transfer Workflow
After ownCloud is connected, open the Migrate area in OurClone. Choose ownCloud as the source or destination, select the folders you want to work with, then choose the task mode.
- Copy duplicates files while keeping the source unchanged.
- Move transfers files and removes them from the source after completion.
- Sync keeps the destination aligned with the source folder.
Task progress is visible in the Task tab, including completed, skipped, and failed files.
Backup Workflow
For backups, first create a backup repository on ownCloud. A repository needs a name, a storage path, and an encryption password. Keep this password safe because it is required for both future snapshots and restores.
- Open Backup and create or choose a repository on ownCloud.
- Open the repository and click New Backup.
- Select local folders such as
~/Documents,~/Pictures, or a project folder. - Start the snapshot. The first run uploads the full selection; later runs are incremental.
- Use Restore from a backup record when you need to recover files to a local directory.
Mount ownCloud as a Local Folder
OurClone can mount ownCloud as a local operating-system directory. This is useful when you want to browse cloud files in Finder or File Explorer, open files from desktop apps, or copy files with the same habits you use for local folders.
- Open the mount area in OurClone and select your connected ownCloud account.
- Choose the remote path you want to expose locally.
- Pick a local mount point, then start the mount.
- When finished, unmount cleanly from OurClone before disconnecting your network or shutting down.
Best Practices for ownCloud
- Use a clear folder naming convention such as
/ourclone-backups,/sync, or/archive. - Confirm that your ownCloud account has enough storage before running a large migration or backup.
- Run a small test sync or restore before relying on a new workflow for important files.
- For large first-time jobs, keep your computer awake and connected to a stable network.
- If authentication fails later, reconnect the account or refresh the token before restarting the task.