Jitsi Meet: Enabling Authentication and Server Optimization

2025-09-10

In the previous article, we deployed a basic Jitsi Meet server using Docker.
Now let’s look at how to secure your server, enable authentication, and optimize performance for stable video calls.

Authentication: Invite-Only Access

By default, Jitsi Meet allows anyone to create rooms. To restrict access — enable Secure Domain.

1. Open the .env file and find the Prosody (XMPP server) section.

   ENABLE_AUTH=1
   AUTH_TYPE=internal
   

Here, internal means that users will be stored locally.

How to Install Jitsi Meet on Your Server Using Docker

2025-09-09

Want to set up your own fully private video conferencing server?
Jitsi Meet is a great choice, and installing it with Docker is the fastest and most reliable way. This article provides a step-by-step guide to get your server up and running in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Preparation

Before installing, make sure you have:

• A Linux server (e.g., Ubuntu).
• A domain name pointing to your server’s IP (e.g., meet.your-domain.com).
• Installed Docker and Docker Compose.

👉 If Docker isn’t installed yet — use the instructions from the previous article.

Logrotate and Docker: Why and How?

2025-09-05

Introduction

Logrotate is a powerful tool for log management in Linux, but its interaction with Docker has its own specifics. This guide explains how to properly use logrotate with Docker containers and when it’s better to rely on Docker’s built-in log management tools.

Docker Containers and Logs

Docker collects logs from the standard output streams (stdout and stderr) of containers and, by default, stores them as JSON files:

/var/lib/docker/containers/\<container\_id>/\<container\_id>-json.log

If a container generates a lot of logs, these files can take up gigabytes and quickly consume all available disk space.