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NodeBB

NodeBB is NodeBB is a mobile-ready, open-source community platform that fosters real conversations and engagement, perfect for businesses and growing communities., used for Online Community Website Builder . NodeBB is a modern, mobile-first community platform designed to help businesses and communities establish their own space for genuine conversations, away from the noise of traditional social media. With a focus on user engagement and retention, NodeBB offers a suite of features that include mobile responsiveness, internationalization support, search optimization, GDPR compliance, and social media integration. It's the perfect solution for those looking to create a vibrant online community.

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Prepare​

When referring to this document to use NodeBB, please read and ensure the following points:

  • Login to Websoft9 Console and find or install NodeBB:

    • Go to My Apps listing applications
    • Go to App Store installing target application

  • This application is installed by Websoft9 console.

  • The purpose of this application complies with the GPL-3.0 open source license agreement.

  • Configure the domain name or server security group opens external network ports for application access.

Getting started​

Initial setup​

  1. When completed installation of NodeBB at Websoft9 Console, get the applicaiton's information from My Apps:

    • Get the access URL in the Access tab
    • Get the main container name in the Container tab
    • Get the Intranet Host and password in the Database tab

  2. Local browser to access the URL, according to the prompts to fill in the initialization content, in which the database configuration is as follows:

    • Database Type: Postgresql
    • Host IP or address of your PostgreSQL instance: the Intranet Host obtained in 1.
    • Host port of your PostgreSQL instance: 5432
    • PostgreSQL username: nodebb
    • Password of your PostgreSQL database: The password obtained in 1.
    • PostgreSQL database name: nodebb
    • Enable SSL for PostgreSQL database access: false

  3. Click Install NodeBB and wait a few minutes for the installation to complete.

Configuration options​

Administer​

Troubleshooting​