next.Hessenbox
At the end of February 2026, the current JLUBox/Hessenbox will be replaced by a new cloud storage solution. The so-called next.hessenbox is already available, and we recommend that our colleagues start familiarizing themselves with the new system now. The next.hessenbox offers all the features you already know from JLUBox, but has a more modern interface and apps for all common operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
The next.Hessenbox can be accessed at the following address: https://next.hessenbox.de. After selecting “Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen,” you can log in with your usual credentials. Instructions for using the next.Hessenbox can be found on the website of the University of Kassel , which operates the next.Hessenbox for all universities in Hesse or on the webpages of out IT service center (HRZ) .
If you have any questions, the Helpdesk of the IT Service Centre (HRZ) or we will be happy to assist you.
Using the various next.hessenbox apps, you can synchronize data between next.hessenbox and your computers and mobile devices. Because next.hessenbox is based on the Nextcloud product, the Nextcloud desktop and mobile clients are used. You can download them here for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Instructions for the desktop clients are also available on the official Nextcloud website in various languages. You can set your preferred language at the bottom left of the page.
website of our IT service center (HRZ)
If you use the synchronization apps for both JLUBox and next.hessenbox, you can simply copy the files from your JLUBox folder into your next.hessenbox folder and wait for all files to finish syncing.
If you have previously shared folders with other users, you will need to recreate those shares in next.hessenbox. To do so, follow the instructions in the usage guide under the section “Share folders with other people.”
We recommend using this transition as a “digital spring cleaning” to review your files and shares to determine which ones are still needed and which colleagues should have access.
An automated procedure for migrating files from JLUBox to next.hessenbox is now available. Please note that sharing permissions are not transferred and must be re-created. Instructions for the automated process can be found on the website of our IT service center (HRZ) .