Set up Pixette with Nextcloud

Self-hosted Nextcloud instances or managed Nextcloud providers.

Get your WebDAV URL

Nextcloud has built-in WebDAV support. Your WebDAV URL follows this format: https://your-nextcloud.com/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/

Prepare your credentials

Create an App Password in Settings → Security → Devices & sessions. This is recommended for all setups and required if you have 2FA enabled. Use your Nextcloud username and the generated app password.

WebDAV URL Format

URL:https://your-nextcloud.com/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/

Replace your-nextcloud.com with your server address and USERNAME with your Nextcloud username (case-sensitive). If Nextcloud is installed in a subdirectory, include it in the URL (e.g., https://example.com/nextcloud/remote.php/dav/files/USERNAME/).

Set Up the Pixette App #

These steps are the same for all NAS types.

Configure Pixette

Open Pixette on your device and enter the connection details: URL, username, and password. All values are case-sensitive.

Browse and select folders

Tap 'Connect and browse folders', then select the folder containing your photos.

Pixette folder browser showing NAS photo directories

Index your files

Tap 'Index Now' to catalog all your photos and videos. This may take a few minutes depending on your collection size.

Don't have Pixette yet?

Download it free on your tablet or phone, then come back to connect your Nextcloud library.

Quick Setup with QR Code

Skip manual typing. Generate a QR code with your NAS connection details and scan it with Pixette for instant configuration. Perfect for setting up multiple devices like photo frame tablets.

Secure and open source. Your credentials never leave your browser. The generator runs entirely client-side. View the source code for full transparency.

Can't see the generator? Open it directly on CodePen

Prefer manual entry? You can also generate QR codes with any standard QR library. Format the data as pipe-separated values: host|port|username|password|path

Troubleshoot WebDAV Connection #

If you're having trouble connecting Pixette to your NAS via WebDAV, try these steps. Connecting with Synology Photos instead? Make sure you're on DSM 7.0 or later, the Synology Photos package is installed, and the account you're signing in with does not have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.

1. Check that the URL is case-sensitive

WebDAV URLs are case-sensitive. Double-check every character, including folder names. For example: https://192.168.1.100:5006/Photos/Family

2. Test the connection from a computer first

Try connecting to your NAS via WebDAV from your computer using the exact same URL, username, and password. If your computer can't connect either, the issue is with your NAS configuration, not Pixette.

3. Use simple credentials for testing

Avoid special characters (like & £ @ #) in your password during initial setup. Use only letters and numbers until the connection works, then change to a stronger password.

4. Check if your IP is blocked

On Synology, go to Control Panel → Security → Account → Auto Block and verify that your device's IP address hasn't been blacklisted after failed login attempts.

5. Check the firewall and port

If the NAS firewall is enabled, make sure the WebDAV port (e.g. 5006) is allowed. Ensure your device is on the same local network as your NAS.

6. Check the WebDAV Server logs

On Synology, open the WebDAV Server package from Package Center to view logs. These logs often reveal the root cause of connection failures (wrong credentials, permission denied, etc.).

Still stuck? Contact me. I'm happy to help you troubleshoot.

Using a different NAS?

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