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Rocket.Chat: Team & Community Collaboration Platform

Rocket.Chat is a powerful, open-source team collaboration platform. It offers a wide range of communication tools, including real-time chat, channels, direct messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing. It's designed for teams and communities to communicate and collaborate effectively in a self-hosted environment.

Key Features

  • Real-time Chat: Public channels, private groups, and direct messages.
  • File Sharing: Share documents, images, and other files.
  • Voice and Video Conferencing: Integrated audio and video calls.
  • Guest Access: Allow external users to participate in specific channels.
  • Integrations: Connect with other tools and services through bots and APIs.
  • Customization: Themes, permissions, and extensive administrative controls.
  • Self-Hosted: Full data sovereignty and control over user privacy.
  • Mobile and Desktop Apps: Access Rocket.Chat from various devices.

Documentation

For more detailed information about Rocket.Chat, visit the official documentation.

Getting Started with Rocket.Chat

Accessing Rocket.Chat

  1. URL: Access Rocket.Chat locally via http://localhost:3004/ (or your configured external URL).
  2. Account Registration/Login:
    • The first time you access it, you or an administrator will need to set up an admin account and configure the server.
    • Users will then need to register for an account or be invited by an admin.

Basic Usage

  1. Interface Overview:

    • Channels/Rooms: The main area for discussions. Channels can be public or private.
    • Direct Messages: For one-on-one conversations.
    • User List: See who is online and available.
    • Search: Find messages, users, or channels.

  2. Joining Channels:

    • Browse the directory of public channels or be invited to private ones.

  3. Sending Messages:

    • Type your message in the input box at the bottom of a channel or direct message.
    • Use Markdown for formatting, emojis, and @mentions to notify users.

  4. Starting a Video/Audio Call: Look for the call icons within a channel or direct message to start a voice or video call.

  5. Managing Your Profile: Update your profile picture, status, and notification preferences.

  6. Administration (For Admins):

    • Access the administration panel to manage users, permissions, channels, integrations, and server settings.

Use Cases within Changemaker

  • Internal Team Communication: A central place for your campaign team or organization members to chat, share files, and coordinate efforts.
  • Community Building: Create a private or public chat community for your supporters or users.
  • Project Collaboration: Dedicate channels to specific projects or tasks.
  • Support Channel: Offer a real-time support channel for your users or community members.
  • Alternative to Slack/Discord: A self-hosted option providing similar functionality with more control.

Editing the Site

Rocket.Chat is a communication platform. It is not used for editing this documentation site. Site editing is done via Code Server.

Further Information