CS Cloud
CS Cloud is a simple file sharing service exclusively for the Computer Science department. It is based on Nextcloud which functions similarly to other online storage services such as Dropbox and Google Drive. It is available for Computer Science faculty, staff, instructors, and teaching assistants.
How to Access CS Cloud
You can visit the service by going to the CS Cloud Web Portal.
Instructors & Teaching Assistants (TA)
If you are an instructor or TA, your account and access to the course materials are managed by the course coordinator for that class. For access, please contact your course coordinator. They will grant you access and provide information on how to retrieve the course materials for your class.
Faculty & Staff
If you are a Computer Science faculty member or Computer Science staff member, your account is managed by the Computer Science System Administrator. For access, please open a ticket with the Computer Science Help Desk. If you are also an instructor, please contact your course coordinator for information on how to retrieve the course materials for your class.
Overview
Here is a quick overview to the Files view in the web portal.
- Files and Folders: Your stored files and folders are listed here
- Recent Files: Recently accessed files are quickly available here
- Navigation: This shows the currently viewed directory as well as the add button to add files/folders
- Shortcuts: This shows quick shortcuts - Recent files, Favorites, Shares, Deleted files
- Tools: You can view other tools, such as the photo manager and activity log
- Logout: You can logout from the service by clicking on your profile icon
The Photos view shows your photos within the web portal.
The Activity view shows all of your recent activity.
Using the Portal
Please click on an action to view guided instructions.
Upload a File
- Click the Add button (plus sign)
- Click Upload file
- Select the file you would like to upload, then click Open
Create a Folder
- Click the Add button (plus sign)
- Click New folder
- Type the name of your new folder, then press ENTER
Download, Rename, or Delete
- To download any file, click the filename (some files - like PDF's - will open in the browser window)
- For more actions, click the More button (three dots) next to the file/folder
- The Action menu has other actions, such as Rename, Move/Copy, Download, and Delete file
Share a File/Folder
- Next to the file or folder to share, click the Share icon
- Type the name of the recipient you would like to share the file/folder with
- Click their name to confirm and share the file
- The recipient will receive an email of this action
Unshare a File/Folder
- Next to the file or folder to share, click the Share icon
- Next to the name of the person the file is shared with, click the More button (three dots)
- From here, you can remove editing privileges to make a file/folder read only
- You can also choose to Unshare the file
View All Shared Files
- You can view all of your shared files by clicking on Shares on the left-hand side of the screen
Log Out
- To logout, click the Profile icon in the top right corner, then click Logout
Install the Desktop Client
Please click on an operating system you would like to see guided instructions to.
- Download the Nextcloud desktop client
- Once downloaded, run the installation
- In the Nextcloud Connection Wizard, click Login
- The client will open a web page to login to CS Cloud
- Once logged in, you will be asked to grant the client access to your Nextcloud account. Click Grant Access
- The wizard will show a page of options. Click Connect…
- The client will connect and you are finished!
- You can view the contents of your CS Cloud folder by going to Start → File Explorer → Nextcloud
No macOS Instructions
There are no installation instructions for macOS systems at this time. Feel free to download the client and follow the Windows instructions on your own.
No Ubuntu Linux Instructions
There are no installation instructions for Ubuntu (Linux) systems at this time. Feel free to download the client and follow the Windows instructions on your own.
Need More Help?
This technology or service is under the support of the Computer Science department. If you are having any technical issues with the system, please consult your professor. You may also report an issue to the help desk.