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Syncloud is an Open Source turn-key solution providing a simple interface similar to mobile App Store to allow users to run and manage popular services like Nextcloud, Rocket.Chat and more without any special technical knowledge.
## Download Syncloud
You can download latest Syncloud release for Helios4 and other devices [here](https://github.com/syncloud/platform/wiki).
## Prepare microSD Card
Refer to the [Install](/install) page for instructions on how to prepare your microSD card and how to start and connect to your Helios4.
## Activate Syncloud
First you will need to create an account at [syncloud.it](http://syncloud.it/register.html).
![Syncloud Registration](/img/syncloud/registration.png)
![Syncloud Add Device](/img/syncloud/add_device.png)
Once it's done you can perform the activation of your Helios4 device by one of the following two methods:
- web page
- mobile app
### Via Web Page
Open your browser and connect to Helios4 on port 81 (e.g http://10.10.10.1:81)
Fill the form and press *Activate*.
![Syncloud Activation](/img/syncloud/activation.png)
### Via Mobile App
Install Syncloud app on your smartphone and use it to find and activate your Syncloud device. Syncloud app is simple and intuitive, watch [this demo video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXJFvWeQw_s).
[![Syncloud Android](/img/syncloud/play_market.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.syncloud.android)
[![Syncloud IOS](/img/syncloud/app_store.png)](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1031784126)
## Configure storage
!!! note
You might want first to setup your RAID array before configuring the storage in Syncloud. Refer to the following [Mdadm](/mdadm) page for guideline on how to setup a RAID array. The credentials to connect via SSH to Helios4 are described [here](/syncloud/#additional-information).
First thing you will need to do is to activate the storage you want to use.
Go to *Settings > Storage*
![Syncloud Storage](/img/syncloud/storage_page.png)
Toggle the activation switch(es) to add storage device(s).
You should also press *Extend* in order to expand the main partition on your microSD card.
![Syncloud Add Storage](/img/syncloud/storage_add.png)
## Install Application
Go to *App Center* and click on the application you want to install.
![Syncloud Applications](/img/syncloud/applications.png)
Press *Install*. You can wait for the process to finish or go back to *App Center* in order to install another application.
![Syncloud App Install](/img/syncloud/app_installation.png)
## Access Application
Installed applications will appear on the *Apps* dashboard. Simply click on an application to access it.
!!! Important
Default User and Password for each application will the be the one you setup in device credentials during activation.
![Syncloud Dashboard](/img/syncloud/dashboard.png)
## Additional Information
**Default SSH credential for Syncloud image**
```bash
helios4 login: root
Password: syncloud
```
After Syncloud activation, your root password will become the one you setup in device credentials.
For more information refer to [Syncloud wiki](https://github.com/syncloud/platform/wiki).