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:

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

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