UNIverse


UNIverse is an open source collaboration solution based on Nextcloud that allows you to easily and conveniently:

  • Store, synchronize, and share files.
  • Collaborate on documents (integration of Collabora Online).
  • Make video and audio calls with Talk.

You can also share one or more files and folders on your computer and synchronize them with your UNIverse server. However, you will need a client to do this. For more information, click here.

To help you assess whether UNIverse is right for you, we have created the following overview of the university's systems:

  Chat function Deck/Tasks/Kanban board Video call Where is your data stored? Upload limits Web conference recordings
File sharing x x x University 25 GB x
UNIverse yes yes yes University 32 GB x
Matrix/Element yes x yes University 30 MB x
BigBlueButton x (only actively used during rooms) x yes University 30 MB yes


Permissions and quotas

  Fileshare UNIverse
Employees 100 GB 100 GB
Students 20 GB 10 GB
External 1MB 1 GB
Person-independent memory x Yes

Instructions

In addition to our instructions, the official Nextcloud manual also provides a good overview of the features: Nextcloud User Manual. 

Please note that the official manual is the general documentation provided by the developer and does not describe the university's instance in detail.

For more information about our instance, follow the instructions below, which will be expanded as needed and will soon be available in English:

01 Login

01-01 Login
 01-02 Dashboard
 01-03 Navigation and Activities
01-04 Announcements    

02 Clients

02-01 Clients

03 Talk

03-01 Talk Settings
 03-02 Create Meeting
 03-03 Create conversation

04 Files

04-01 Uploading and downloading
 04-02 Organization of Files
 04-03 Sharing Options

05 Contacts

05-01 Creating contacts and teams
 

06 Calendar

06-01 Create calendar 06-02 Calendar settings  

07 Notes

07-01 Creating notes

08 Deck

08-01 Creating Boards
 08-02 Board Settings

09 Collectives

09-01 Creating and managing collectives 09-02 Filling collectives  

10 Tasks

10-01 Tasks
 

11 Secrets

11-01 Creating and retrieving secrets

12 Memories

12-01 Memories
 

FAQs

How can I share my files with external people?

You can find the relevant information in the section 04-03 Sharing options.

Why can't I open my files locally in the Nextcloud client, even though they are available via the web interface?

The UNIverse client uses the Virtual Files option by default, which means that files are not downloaded directly to the local device. Instead, a connection is established to the files in the cloud, and the content is only downloaded when needed. To change this, click on the three dots in the settings of the synchronized folder and select Disable support for virtual files.

I want to create a shared group folder

First, you need to create a team. Then please contact zid-service@uibk.ac.at.

Is there a maximum amount of data that can be uploaded at one time?

A maximum of 32 GB can be uploaded at the same time.

Where can I find the documents shared with me?

Documents shared with you can be found in the Files section, under Shares. You can find out more about sharing in 04-03 Sharing Options.

Where are my documents?

You can find your documents in the Files section.

I accidentally deleted my files. How can I restore them?

You can find deleted files in the web interface in the Files section under Deleted Files. If you have also permanently deleted the files in this section, they will no longer be available.

I get an error message when logging in to UNIverse

To log in to UNIverse, you need your regular university login details. Please make sure that you log in with your personal account, as it is not possible to log in with functional accounts. If you encounter any problems when entering your details, please contact zid-service@uibk.ac.at.

How can I transfer my files from another cloud (e.g., Fileshare) to UNIverse?

To save files from another cloud in UNIverse, you need to temporarily store them locally on your device and then upload them to UNIverse.

Why can't I open my files locally in the UNIverse client even though they are available via the web interface?

The UNIverse client uses the Virtual Files option by default, which means that files are not downloaded directly to the local device. Instead, a connection is established to the files in the cloud, and the content is only downloaded when needed. To change this, click on the three dots in the settings of the synchronized folder and select Disable support for virtual files.
 

Contact

  (0512) 507-23999 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
E-mail: ZID-Service@uibk.ac.at

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