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= How Can I Share documents? =

MF/PL members have access to our shared ownCloud server at https://share.mayfirst.org/.

Through share.mayfirst.org, you can:

 * Share files with your co-workers or friends via a folder on your computer or android phone. Easy to use! Just copy the file to the folder and it is automatically shared with everyone who you have provided access to that folder.
 * Store up to 5GB (ask us for more space if you need it)
 * Synchronize/backup your phone contacts to a trusted server (no need to send your contact list to Google)

You can get started right away by going to https://share.mayfirst.org/ and entering your MF/PL username (you can use any valid username - your email login, SFTP login, control panel login, etc.

== How do I synchronize with my desktop computer? ==

=== Synchronizing files ===

First, download the ownCloud program for your operating system:

http://owncloud.org/sync-clients/

You will be prompted to pick a folder on your own computer to store your files.

Then, you will be prompted to enter the server address for your owncloud installation, which is:

https://share.mayfirst.org/

Then you will need to enter your username and password. That's it!

=== Synchronizing your calendar ===

The most well-tested application for syncing with your Calendar is the [http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/lightning/ Lightning extension] to the [http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/ Mozilla Thunderbird] email client. Using Lightning:

 * Choose to subscribe to a remote calendar
 * Choose "On the network" for the calendar location
 * Choose "CalDav" as the format
 * For location, type the following, replacing "USERNAME" with your actual username:  https://share.mayfirst.org/remote.php/caldav/calendars/USERNAME/defaultcalendar?export

== How do I synchronize with my mobile phone? ==

== Synchronizing Files ==

You can download either the [https://share.mayfirst.org/index.php/settings/personal android app] or the [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/owncloud/id543672169?mt=8 iPhone app]. You'll be asked the same questions as the ones above.

Wait!! This apps costs money! The android app ''does'' cost $.99 from the Googe Store, however, it is free/open source ([https://github.com/owncloud/android available on github]). Your $.99 goes to help the developers continue to build free and open source software for the world. If you really can't afford the $.99 you can [https://f-droid.org/ install fdroid] (a alternative repository for android apps) and install it at no cost.

== What about synchronizing my contacts and calendar? ==

On androids, first install [https://f-droid.org/ install fdroid]. Then, using f-droid, install DavDroid.

You'll need to create separate sync accounts for your contacts and your calendar.

When entering the server address, use:

 * Calendar: https://share.mayfirst.org/remote.php/caldav/
 * Conctacts: https://share.mayfirst.org/remote.php/carddav/