How to Install ONLYOFFICE Docs on Windows VPS

Introduction

ONLYOFFICE Docs is an open-source office suite for editing and collaborating on text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. This guide will show you how to install ONLYOFFICE Docs on a Windows VPS.

Step 1: Download ONLYOFFICE Docs Installer

1. Go to the ONLYOFFICE official download page.
2. Download the Windows version of ONLYOFFICE Docs.
3. Save the installer to your VPS.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before installing ONLYOFFICE Docs, ensure the following dependencies are installed:

• Microsoft .NET Framework: Ensure the latest version is installed.
• Redis: ONLYOFFICE Docs requires Redis for caching. Download Redis for Windows from this repository.
• MySQL or PostgreSQL: Install and configure a database server.

Step 3: Run the ONLYOFFICE Docs Installer

1. Locate the downloaded installer file.
2. Double-click it to launch the installation wizard.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
4. During the setup, provide the database connection details (username, password, and database name).

Step 4: Configure ONLYOFFICE Docs

Once installed, configure ONLYOFFICE Docs to suit your requirements:

1. Open the configuration file, typically located in the installation directory.
2. Edit the configuration to define ports, logging options, and integration settings.
3. Restart the ONLYOFFICE Docs service to apply the changes.

Step 5: Access ONLYOFFICE Docs

ONLYOFFICE Docs runs on a web server. To access it:

1. Open a web browser.
2. Navigate to http://your-vps-ip:port (replace your-vps-ip with your VPS’s IP address and port with the port number used during setup).
3. Log in using your administrator credentials.

Step 6: Enable Remote Access

1. Allow traffic on the necessary ports in the Windows Firewall settings.
2. Set up a domain name or use your VPS’s IP address to access ONLYOFFICE Docs remotely.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured ONLYOFFICE Docs on your Windows VPS. You can now use it for collaborative editing and document management. For further customization, refer to the ONLYOFFICE documentation.