FDS

FJLA Directory Services

FJLA Directory Services provides you with one login for everything FJLA. This website is a central hub where you can check the current status of FJLA services and get help setting things up.



Status

Check the status of FJLA services here, if your having problems getting into a service - it might be down!

Service Name Service Status
Identity Server 1 Unknown
Identity Server 2 Unknown
Authentication Server Unavailable
Nextcloud Unknown
Jellyfin Unknown
Ampache Unknown
Telephone Server Unknown
Home Assistant Unknown

Help

See the list of topics below and click the link to find help


Ampache

Visit Site

Ampache is the FJLA home to music streaming, as with all services here, you should use your FDS credentials to log in.

Please note, each user will have a blank library. This is a service that allows you to stream your own music to any of your devices and does not provide a free alternative to paid streaming platforms

You can download the 'Dsub' app from Google Play - or for free from the F-Droid app store - to stream on your mobile. Please use the following settings to setup the app:

Name A descriptive name
Server https://music.fjla.uk
Username/Password FDS Credentials

All other settings can be left as the default values


Change my Password

See Online Account Manager

FJLA Gallery

Not available

The FJLA Gallery is not currently available. The aim is to move it to a different server and enable FDS login.


Jellyfin

Visit Site

Jellyfin is where you can see videos, including Lucy's famous nativity.

Jellyfin is available through your browser, there are also apps available for Android and iOS mobile devices as well as for AndroidTV devices - including Amazon Fire TV devices.

Use the following details to login

Server https://media.fjla.uk
Username/Password FDS Credentials

Nextcloud

Visit Site

Nextcloud is a secure cloud storage service which allows users to easily share large files between eachother without exposing the data publicly.

Nextcloud also offers a private or shared Calendar, Contacts, Instant Messaging, Notes, Tasks lists and organisation tools - all of which can be synchronised to your mobile device with various apps. It also offers a in-browser office suite similar to Google Docs and Office 365.

Nextcloud apps are available from App Stores, each app offers access to one feature, there is a table below outlining which apps allow access to which features.

To login using an App use the following details:

Server https://cloud.fjla.uk
Username/Password FDS Credentials
Please note, Nextcloud requires two factor authentication. This can be TOTP or U2F. You will need to ask for a code for your initial login and then setup 2FA in the settings menu.

Alternatively, you can login using a browser and create app passwords which offer more secure use of the apps.

App Name Available From Used for
Nextcloud Play Store/Fdroid Uploading and accessing files & device backup
Talk Play Store/Fdroid1 Instant messaging, voice & video calling
Nextcloud Notes Play Store/fDroid2 Sync notes to the Cloud
Nextcloud Deck Play Store/fDroid2 Kanban style organisation tool
Nextcloud News Play Store/fDroid2 Cloud RSS Reading tool
DAVx5 Play Store/fDroid 2 Allows you to sync contacts, calendars and tasks between the cloud and your mobile device3 4

1 fDroid version has problems with notifications and can cause calls to be missed.

2 Google Play version is paid but the app is available free from fDroid

3 Task sync requires 'Tasks.org' app available from Play Store

4 For details of how to setup DAVx5 see the settings menu in the Nextcloud app


Nextcloud offers many of the same services offered by large providers such as Google and Microsoft but in a decentralised environment with no ads or tracking.


Online Account Manager

Online Account Manager has not yet been implemented

The Online Account Manager is where you can change your FDS password. If you have forgotten your password, you will need to get in contact with Fred who can issue you a new password which will then need to be changed before you can use it to login