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Switch from Google Photos to Nextcloud Photos

Complete guide to switching from Google Photos to Nextcloud Photos. Learn how to migrate your data and protect your privacy.

Moderate30-60 minutes6 steps

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Why Switch from Google Photos?

Google Photos collects extensive user data for advertising and profiling purposes. Nextcloud Photos offers a privacy-respecting alternative with stronger encryption and minimal data collection.

Step-by-Step Migration Guide

Follow these steps to safely migrate from Google Photos to Nextcloud Photos. Each step includes clear instructions to make the transition as smooth as possible.

1

Back up your Google Photos data

Export all your data from Google Photos using the settings or account page.

2

Create your Nextcloud Photos account

Download Nextcloud Photos and create a new account with a strong password.

3

Import your data to Nextcloud Photos

Use Nextcloud Photos's import tool to bring in your data from Google Photos.

4

Notify your contacts

Let people know you are moving to Nextcloud Photos.

5

Configure privacy settings

Enable all privacy protections in Nextcloud Photos.

6

Delete your Google Photos account

Once migrated, delete your Google Photos account.

Privacy Benefits of Switching

Here is what you gain by moving from Google Photos to Nextcloud Photos. These privacy improvements make a real difference in protecting your personal data.

End-to-end encryption protects your data
No advertising-based business model
Open-source and auditable code
Minimal data collection compared to Google Photos

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