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RocketChat Installation on Ubuntu for Enhanced Business Collaboration

Rocket.Chat on Ubuntu is an enterprise messaging platform that allows teams to communicate and collaborate in real time. The corporate messenger provides many features for video calls and audio conferencing, messaging and file sharing, screen sharing and much more.

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Rocket.Chat key features

Rocket.Chat is an open messaging and video conferencing platform created in 2015 by a group of Brazilian developers working at Webschool company. Rocket.Chat is open source and available for download on GitHub, released under the MIT license. It provides real-time messaging, supports voice and video calls, file sharing, and also integration with other applications. Rocket.Chat runs on a variety of operating systems and platforms, including Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. It can be installed either on your server or on cloud platforms. It uses the WebSocket protocol for data transmission and supports SSL/TLS encryption to ensure the security of data transfer.

Real-Time Messaging

Rocket.Chat provides real-time messaging capabilities that allow users to to instantly communicate with individuals and groups, promoting efficient and quick communication within teams.

Multiplatform Support

Rocket.Chat is available on various platforms, including web browsers, desktop applications (Windows, macOS, Linux), and mobile devices (iOS and Android), making it convenient for users.

Channels and Private Groups

Users can create public or private channels and groups for different teams, projects, or topics. This structure helps organize conversations and discussions, ensuring that the right people are included in relevant discussions.

File Sharing

Rocket.Chat enables users to share files within the platform, fostering seamless collaboration by allowing team members to exchange documents, images, videos, and other files.

Video and Voice Calling

The platform offers built-in video and voice calling features, allowing users to have face-to-face conversations and voice discussions directly within the Rocket.Chat interface.

Customization and Extensions

Rocket.Chat can be customized and extended through the use of integrations, plugins, and chatbots. This allows teams to tailor the platform to their specific needs by integrating with other tools and services.

Open Source

Rocket.Chat is open-source software, which means that its source code is freely available for modification and distribution. This encourages community collaboration, innovation, and the development of additional features.

Security and Privacy

Rocket.Chat prioritizes security and privacy, offering features such as end-to-end encryption for private messages and secure authentication methods to protect user data and conversations.

Search and Archive

The platform provides robust search capabilities, making it easy for users to find past messages, files, and conversations. Archived chats can also be accessed for reference at a later time.

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FAQ

What is Rocket.Chat on Ubuntu?

Rocket.Chat is an open source messenger. Users can create their own channels and groups, share files, and create video conferences. Unlike Slack, Microsoft Teams and other corporate chats, Rocket Chat can be installed on your own server. Rocket Chat can integrate with Active Directory, Twitter, GitHub, Trello and many other services, and supports different languages.

You can use the chat in a browser; there are also clients for all popular operating systems: Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, iOS.

Why do I need to install Rocket.Chat on Ubuntu?

Rocket.Chat has a number of features and advantages:

Scalability and adaptability. The platform can be deployed to solve various problems: communication, virtual events and much more. You can also create your own products based on its code.
Multiplatform. It makes it possible to communicate with other users, even if they use other communication platforms. For example, Slack, MS Teams, Skype and others.
Confidentiality. The Rocket.Chat on Ubuntu provides a high level of data protection.
Open source. The source code is publicly available. Therefore, the platform has all the high standards of security, data confidentiality and transparency that only open source software can have.
Multifunctionality. A large number of functions of Rocket.Chat on Ubuntu allows you to solve numerous problems. Moreover, there is an opportunity to make it even more useful, efficient and fun with integrations and additional applications. For example, it integrates with email, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.

How to install Rocket.Chat on a dedicated or virtual server?

To install Rocket.Chat on Ubuntu, select the appropriate license type on the HOSTKEY website. After this, the automatic deployment system will carry out the process of installing the control panel on your server. Installation is quick, so you'll be able to use the software in no time.

What are Triggers Rocket.Chat Ubuntu?

Rocket.Chat triggers are automatic actions that are initiated when certain events occur in the messaging platform. Triggers allow you to automate workflows and respond to new messages and events in a timely manner. A few examples:

a trigger that works when a new message appears anywhere in Rocket.Chat,
a trigger that works when a new message is published in a specific channel,
a trigger that works when a new message appears in a closed group.

I'm having problems installing and using Rocket.Chat on Ubuntu. What should I do?

If you have any questions or difficulties installing and/or using Rocket.Chat, please contact HOSTKEY specialists for help.

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