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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.