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66 lines
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# Rocket.Chat: Team & Community Collaboration Platform
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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.
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## Key Features
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* **Real-time Chat**: Public channels, private groups, and direct messages.
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* **File Sharing**: Share documents, images, and other files.
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* **Voice and Video Conferencing**: Integrated audio and video calls.
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* **Guest Access**: Allow external users to participate in specific channels.
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* **Integrations**: Connect with other tools and services through bots and APIs.
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* **Customization**: Themes, permissions, and extensive administrative controls.
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* **Self-Hosted**: Full data sovereignty and control over user privacy.
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* **Mobile and Desktop Apps**: Access Rocket.Chat from various devices.
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## Documentation
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For more detailed information about Rocket.Chat, visit the [official documentation](https://docs.rocket.chat/).
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## Getting Started with Rocket.Chat
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### Accessing Rocket.Chat
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1. **URL**: Access Rocket.Chat locally via `http://localhost:3004/` (or your configured external URL).
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2. **Account Registration/Login**:
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* The first time you access it, you or an administrator will need to set up an admin account and configure the server.
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* Users will then need to register for an account or be invited by an admin.
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### Basic Usage
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1. **Interface Overview**:
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* **Channels/Rooms**: The main area for discussions. Channels can be public or private.
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* **Direct Messages**: For one-on-one conversations.
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* **User List**: See who is online and available.
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* **Search**: Find messages, users, or channels.
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2. **Joining Channels**:
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* Browse the directory of public channels or be invited to private ones.
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3. **Sending Messages**:
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* Type your message in the input box at the bottom of a channel or direct message.
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* Use Markdown for formatting, emojis, and @mentions to notify users.
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4. **Starting a Video/Audio Call**: Look for the call icons within a channel or direct message to start a voice or video call.
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5. **Managing Your Profile**: Update your profile picture, status, and notification preferences.
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6. **Administration (For Admins)**:
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* Access the administration panel to manage users, permissions, channels, integrations, and server settings.
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## Use Cases within Changemaker
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* **Internal Team Communication**: A central place for your campaign team or organization members to chat, share files, and coordinate efforts.
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* **Community Building**: Create a private or public chat community for your supporters or users.
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* **Project Collaboration**: Dedicate channels to specific projects or tasks.
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* **Support Channel**: Offer a real-time support channel for your users or community members.
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* **Alternative to Slack/Discord**: A self-hosted option providing similar functionality with more control.
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## Editing the Site
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Rocket.Chat is a communication platform. It is not used for editing this documentation site. Site editing is done via **Code Server**.
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## Further Information
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* **Rocket.Chat Official Website**: [https://www.rocket.chat/](https://www.rocket.chat/)
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* **Rocket.Chat Documentation**: [https://docs.rocket.chat/](https://docs.rocket.chat/)
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