Installing ONLYOFFICE Server on Windows 11

ONLYOFFICE is a powerful open-source office suite that allows you to collaborate on documents, projects, and emails. It is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses that need a reliable solution for their productivity needs. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing ONLYOFFICE on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that you have the following:

• A Windows 11 computer (minimum 2 cores, 8GB RAM, and 40GB free disk space)
• A stable internet connection
• Administrator privileges on your computer

Step 1: Download ONLYOFFICE Server

1. Go to the ONLYOFFICE website at https://helpcenter.onlyoffice.com/faq/server-opensource.aspx
2. Scroll down to the "Download ONLYOFFICE Server" section.
3. Choose the appropriate version for Windows, then click on the "Download" button.
4. Save the installation file to your computer.

Step 2: Install ONLYOFFICE Server

1. Double-click the installation file you downloaded in step 1.
2. Click "Yes" when prompted to allow the app to make changes to your device.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. When the installation is complete, you will see the ONLYOFFICE welcome screen. Click "Next" to continue.
5. Accept the terms of the license agreement, then click "Next".
6. Specify the installation folder, then click "Next".
7. Choose the installation type, then click "Next".
8. Confirm the installation by clicking "Install".
9. Wait for the installation process to finish.
10. Click "Finish" to complete the installation process.

Step 3: Configure ONLYOFFICE Server

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost.
2. You will see the ONLYOFFICE server configuration wizard. Click "Next" to continue.
3. Enter your email address, then click "Next".
4. Choose the language for your server, then click "Next".
5. Enter the domain name of your server, then click "Next".
6. Specify a password for the ONLYOFFICE administrator account, then click "Next".
7. Choose whether to use the default database or create a new one, then click "Next".
8. Configure the mail server settings, then click "Next".
9. Choose the SSL certificate options based on your needs, then click "Next".
10. Select the database type, then click "Next".
11. Choose the RabbitMQ settings or skip it by clicking next.
12. Click "Finish" to complete the configuration process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured ONLYOFFICE Server on Windows 11. You can now start using ONLYOFFICE to improve your productivity and collaboration capabilities.

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