Add-ons
Nextcloud for Thunderbird 1.0.58
by Sendent
Upload files to Nextcloud and share files directly from Thunderbird
About this Add-on
Nextcloud for Thunderbird brings seamless Nextcloud integration directly into your email workflow. Share files securely and create collaboration spaces without leaving Thunderbird.
Features:
Requirements:
How-to
The Nextcloud integration can be used from the compose e-mail window, but before use a Nextcloud instance needs to be connected.
Connect: When composing an email, on the top right of the email window (next to "Attach"), click the "Nextcloud" button. Then click "settings", which opens the plugin's Settings. A "Nextcloud Server URL" can be supplied. Then clicking "Login with Nextcloud" will open a webpage where you can authorize Nextcloud for Thunderbird.
Share files: When composing an email, on the top right of the email window (next to "Attach"), click the "Nextcloud" button to either "Share Files" (upload or existing files in Nextcloud) or to create a "Public Share Folder". The latter will create a folder in which the recipient can upload files.
License:
Core file sharing features work with a free license. Secure Share, Secure Mail, guest accounts, and custom branding require a license from sendent.com.
Features:
- Upload & Share Files — Select local files or pick existing files from your Nextcloud, upload them, and automatically insert a download link into your email. Supports large files with chunked uploading.
- Public Share Folders — Create a shared folder where recipients can upload and edit files, with a link inserted into your email.
- Secure Share — Share files directly with individual recipients via their Nextcloud accounts instead of public links. Automatically creates guest accounts for external recipients (Plus license).
- Password Protection — Optionally set a password on shared links and Talk rooms. Passwords can be auto-generated or sent in a separate email.
- Expiration Dates — Set expiration dates on shared links to automatically revoke access.
- Server-Managed Settings — Administrators can configure default behaviors, enforce security policies (require passwords, set max expiration), and customize email templates via the Sendent Nextcloud app.
- Branding — Custom email templates and logos from your Sendent server configuration are applied automatically.
- Privacy-First — Credentials are stored locally. All communication goes directly to your own Nextcloud server. No data is sent to third parties.
Requirements:
- Thunderbird 140+
- A Nextcloud server with the Sendent app installed
How-to
The Nextcloud integration can be used from the compose e-mail window, but before use a Nextcloud instance needs to be connected.
Connect: When composing an email, on the top right of the email window (next to "Attach"), click the "Nextcloud" button. Then click "settings", which opens the plugin's Settings. A "Nextcloud Server URL" can be supplied. Then clicking "Login with Nextcloud" will open a webpage where you can authorize Nextcloud for Thunderbird.
Share files: When composing an email, on the top right of the email window (next to "Attach"), click the "Nextcloud" button to either "Share Files" (upload or existing files in Nextcloud) or to create a "Public Share Folder". The latter will create a folder in which the recipient can upload files.
License:
Core file sharing features work with a free license. Secure Share, Secure Mail, guest accounts, and custom branding require a license from sendent.com.
