nextcloud / nextcloud/documentation

Desktop user manual not up to date

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Since Sep 18, 2026.

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Type of Suggestion

Suggesting an improvement

Relevant Documentation Links

https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/user_manual/en/desktop/usage.html

Summary

Screenshots and menus are outdated

Details

The GUI and with it the user experience has changed a lot for the clients NC 33 and NC 34. This is not well addressed in the usage page that addresses all normal users, they are left confused how to add another account and other basic tasks. And an outdated documentation makes it hard for them to get the issue solved by themselves.

This topic is similar, but just covers macOS: https://github.com/nextcloud/documentation/issues/14158

example for confusion: https://help.nextcloud.com/t/desktop-client-windows-lacks-menu-and-configuration-options/248266/9

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the linked desktop usage page and compare its screenshots and menus with the NC 33 and NC 34 clients described in the issue. Review the related macOS issue and linked pull request for existing scope. Done means the page reflects current basic desktop tasks, including adding another account, without leaving users confused.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Domain
desktop, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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