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](/helios4/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](/helios4/img/syncloud/registration.png) ![Syncloud Add Device](/helios4/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](/helios4/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](/helios4/img/syncloud/play_market.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.syncloud.android) [![Syncloud IOS](/helios4/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](/helios4/mdadm) page for guideline on how to setup a RAID array. The credentials to connect via SSH to Helios4 are described [here](/helios4/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](/helios4/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](/helios4/img/syncloud/storage_add.png) ## Install Application Go to *App Center* and click on the application you want to install. ![Syncloud Applications](/helios4/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](/helios4/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](/helios4/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).