Skip to main content

Installing NL Design

Installing NL Design takes about one minute. You do it from inside Nextcloud — no server access needed.

Step 1 — Open the Apps section​

Log in to Nextcloud as an administrator. Click your avatar (top-right corner) and choose Apps.

Nextcloud avatar menu showing the Apps option alongside Administration settings and other menu items

Step 2 — Search for NL Design​

In the Apps section, type NL Design in the search bar. The app is listed under the Customization category.

You can also find it directly in the Nextcloud App Store.

NL Design System Theme listing in the Nextcloud App Store, showing the app description and supported token sets

Step 3 — Click "Download and enable"​

Click the Download and enable button next to the NL Design app. Nextcloud downloads and activates it automatically.

tip

Once installed, NL Design immediately applies the Rijkshuisstijl (Dutch national government) theme. Your Nextcloud will look different straight away — that's expected!

Step 4 — Go to the settings​

After installation, you're ready to choose your organisation's theme. Go to the settings:

  1. Click your avatar (top-right corner)
  2. Choose Administration settings
  3. Click Appearance in the left sidebar
  4. Scroll down to the NL Design System Theme section

→ Continue to Choose your theme to pick your organisation.

Requirements​

  • Nextcloud 28 or newer
  • You need to be an administrator

Removing the app​

If you ever want to remove NL Design, go to Apps, find NL Design, and click Remove. Nextcloud will revert to its default look immediately. Your settings are saved — if you reinstall the app later, your previous theme choice will still be there.