Nextcloud has released Nextcloud Hub 9, a major update to its open source cloud collaboration platform. This update brings several new features to improve user experience, performance, and security.
Enhanced Security in Nextcloud Hub 9
Nextcloud Hub 9 allows you to further enhance your security and administrative controls with several new, fine-grained security tools and mechanisms:
Option to set up a PIN for passwordless authentication, adding an extra layer of security in case someone gains access to your security key. Ability to restrict admin actions to internal IP addresses, preventing admin settings changes from users outside trusted IP ranges. More flexible delegation of admin rights, allowing user management rights to be assigned without granting full admin privileges. Ability to enable both E2EE and SSE simultaneously in Nextcloud Hub. Improved metadata extraction features, including support for PDF files. Support for Azure Information Protection file tags.
Other key features
Presentations and Security: Nextcloud's presentation editor now supports 3D transitions for slide shows, and significant security improvements in Office include enhanced file encryption and more secure container operations.
File management improvements: Users can now filter files by type, modification date, and people, making file browsing more efficient. A tree-like sidebar simplifies navigation through complex folder structures.
PDF Templates and Forms: Nextcloud Office allows you to create document templates and fill out forms, which are ideal for automating tasks like reports, feedback forms, and worksheets.
Nextcloud Tables: The no-code platform adds new import/export features, a Users & Groups column, and schema export, allowing for faster and more flexible data management.
Nextcloud Talk Updates: The platform's chat feature adds moderation tools like role management, time tracking, muting, the ability to block annoying users, offline chat access, and Apple Vision Pro compatibility.
Nextcloud Mail: Nextcloud Assistant flags emails that need a response, and advanced filtering options simplify email management. Phishing detection tools now help protect users from dangerous emails.
