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User Guide 📖

Welcome to CyMaIS! This guide is designed for end-users who want to use cloud services, email, and collaboration tools securely and efficiently. Whether you're an enterprise user or an individual, CyMaIS provides a wide range of services tailored to your needs.

What Can CyMaIS Do for You? 💡

CyMaIS enables you to securely and efficiently use a variety of cloud-based applications, including:

📂 Cloud Storage & File Sharing

  • Nextcloud Securely store, sync, and share files across devices.
  • OnlyOffice Work on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations directly within Nextcloud.
  • LibreOffice A powerful office suite alternative to Microsoft Office.

💬 Secure Communication & Collaboration

  • Matrix (Element) Encrypted messaging for teams and individuals.
  • XMPP Secure instant messaging with various supported clients.
  • Mailu A private, self-hosted email solution.
  • Etherpad Real-time collaborative document editing.
  • BigBlueButton Web conferencing with screen sharing and presentations.
  • Jitsi Secure video conferencing without account requirements.

🎵 Social Media & Content Sharing

  • Mastodon Decentralized microblogging platform (alternative to Twitter/X).
  • Pixelfed Decentralized image sharing (alternative to Instagram).
  • Friendica Social network supporting federation with Mastodon and others.
  • Peertube Decentralized video streaming platform (alternative to YouTube).
  • Funkwhale Self-hosted music streaming for individuals and communities.

🎮 Entertainment & Media

  • Jellyfin Open-source media server for movies, TV, and music.
  • Kodi Media center application with extensive plugin support.
  • qBittorrent Open-source torrent client with secure remote access.

🔒 Privacy & Security

  • WireGuard Secure and fast VPN solution.
  • Tor Browser Browse the web anonymously and bypass censorship.
  • Bitwarden Open-source password manager for secure credential storage.
  • 2FA Authentication Securely log in to your services with Two-Factor Authentication.

🔧 Developer & Productivity Tools

  • Gitea Self-hosted Git repository management (alternative to GitHub/GitLab).
  • Jenkins Automate software development pipelines.
  • Discourse Community discussion forums for support and engagement.
  • MediaWiki Create and manage knowledge bases and wikis.

🏢 Enterprise Users

How to Get Started 🏁

If your organization provides CyMaIS services, follow these steps:

  • Your administrator will provide login credentials.
  • Access cloud services via a web browser or mobile apps.
  • For support, contact your system administrator.

🏠 Private Users

How to Get Started 🏁

If you're an individual user, you can sign up for CyMaIS services:

  • Register an account at cymais.cloud.
  • Choose the applications and services you need.
  • Follow the setup guide and start using CyMaIS services immediately.

📚 Learn More

Discover more about CyMaIS applications:

  • :doc:roles/application_glosar
  • :doc:roles/application_categories

For further information, visit our Information Hub for tutorials, FAQs, and community support.

You can also register for updates and support from our community.