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Create, Rename, and Move Files and Folders

The OpenCloud iOS App makes it easy to manage your content. You can create new folders and files, rename items, and move them to different locations — all directly from your iPhone or iPad.

Creating Files and Folders​

  • Tap the “+” button in the top right corner.

    Create new

Choose what you want to create from the menu:

Create a Folder​

  • Tap "Create folder"

  • Enter a name for your folder

  • Tap "Done"

    Create folder

Create a Document (Requires Collabora)​

If Collabora Online is enabled in your OpenCloud instance:

  • Tap "New document"

  • Choose the document type (text, spreadsheet, presentation)

  • Enter a filename and confirm

    Choose file type

The document will open in a built-in web view using Collabora for editing.

Open Collabora Edit Collabora

Take Photo or Video​

  • Select "Take photo or video" from the menu

    select take photo or video

  • Your device camera will open

  • Capture a photo or video

    Take Photo

  • The media will be saved directly to your OpenCloud account

    Photo saved

Scan Document​

Use your iOS device to scan paper documents:

  • Select "Scan document"
  • Point the camera at your document
  • OpenCloud will auto-detect the edges and scan it

You can then:

  • Crop or rotate the scan
  • Switch color modes (color, grayscale, black & white)
  • Choose a file format (PDF, JPEG, PNG)
  • Save as a single-page or multi-page file

The scanned document will be saved in your OpenCloud account.

Rename Files or Folders​

To rename a file or folder in the OpenCloud iOS App:

  • Tap the three dots (⋯) next to the item you want to rename

    Click on the three dots menu

  • Select "Rename" from the menu

    Select rename

  • Enter the new name for the file or folder

    Enter the new name

  • Tap "Done" to apply the changes

    Tap done New applied name

The new name will be saved immediately.

Move Files or Folders​

To move a file or folder in the OpenCloud iOS App:

  • Tap the three dots (⋯) next to the file or folder you want to move

    Select the three dot menu

  • Select "Cut" or "Copy" from the menu

    Select cut or copy

  • Navigate to the destination folder

  • Tap the three dots (⋯) in the destination location and select "Paste"

    Select paste File is moved

The file or folder will now appear in the new location.