Simple data exchange among students, submission of assignments, or scientific collaboration beyond the university's boundaries. All HWR members are provided with personal cloud storage.
HWR Cloud
Provision of an internal cloud service based on Nextcloud
- Access to HWR Berlin’s cloud
- Storage capacity for each user (25 GB)
- Sharing of directories internally and externally
- Cloud backup
24/7 except during maintenance times
All members of HWR Berlin
Service type: Standard
+49 (0)30 30877-2525 und it-hotline@hwr-berlin.de
Install HWR Cloud
Use only the Nextcloud software to integrate the HWR Cloud on PCs, laptops, Macs, or smartphones. Other providers are not supported.
The advantages
Login is done with your HWR credentials at cloud.hwr-berlin.de
You have full control over your stored data.
Password-protected shares can be created for entire folder structures or limited to individual files.
These shares are either linked to people with an HWR account or accessible via a password-protected link.
Where are the cloud data stored?
The data is stored in compliance with GDPR on the university’s own servers at HWR Berlin.
Can documents be edited by multiple people at the same time?
The function of being able to work on the same document simultaneously, as known from Office 365, cannot be provided at the moment.
Exceptions are plain text files like .txt or .mb. These can still be edited directly in the browser.
Tips for Secure Usage
- Prefer sharing through the built-in search function to other university members. This way, your data is not accessible on the internet. The shared content can be accessed by the respective persons without a separate password entry.
- Set an expiration date for shares, as they might be forgotten over time.
- Shares at the folder level are inherited downwards, so choose the folder structure and their shares carefully.
- Regularly check if the shares have become obsolete.