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Try it out, then install it
Test the live demo at https://stage.ocelot.social with the following access data:
| Password | User role | |
|---|---|---|
user@example.org |
1234 | normal user |
moderator@example.org |
1234 | moderator |
admin@example.org |
1234 | administrator |
Hosting on a server
Host it yourself
You can host ocelot.social yourself. To do this, you need extensive IT expertise. If you have any questions, we at busFaktor() e.V. will be happy to help you.
Further information at → Installation
Have it hosted
You can have the software hosted by a hoster of your choice. The busFaktor() e.V. will be happy to advise you.
Installation
You can install and run the free open source software ocelot.social in various ways, sorted by difficulty:
- locally, for developers only (→ instructions)
- directly on the server (bare metal, without virtualization)
- with Docker (Docker Compose)
- on Kubernetes
Here you can find the exact instructions for the different server installations, in English: → Deployment
You will need extensive IT expertise for this. If you have any questions or problems, we at busFaktor() e.V. will be happy to help you.
Branding
You can configure the appearance of the network individually at the end of the installation. Minimum requirements.
Minimum requirements
- domain for the URL of the network
- e-mail server for sending e-mails (registration, notifications)
- server:
- at least 8 GB RAM
- 80 GB hard disk space
- a Kubernetes cluster, if desired
Community project
Ocelot.social is a growing project of a committed community and is financed by numerous donors. We are also happy about your participation.