How to Set Up Rocket.Chat on Doprax for Team Communication

One valuable skill in any organization, technical or non-technical, is effective communication. Collaboration and teamwork thrive on effective communication, making it one of the most important soft skills to possess, especially when working in an organization.

Last updated: May 14, 2025

Problem

Effective team communication is essential for productivity, but many organizations struggle with costly, complex, or insecure messaging solutions.

Rocket.Chat offers a powerful, self-hosted alternative that allows teams to collaborate securely and efficiently.

This guide will walk you through how to set up Rocket.Chat on Doprax, ensuring a smooth deployment with minimal configuration.

What is Rocket.Chat?

Rocket.Chat is a secure messaging and communication enterprise platform that allows teams to collaborate in real-time and offers everything from group messaging, file sharing, to video calls

It's easy to setup Rocket.Chat with Doprax’s easy installation process. In this guide, I will walk you through the installation, configuration, user management, and best practices for getting the most out of Rocket.Chat on Doprax.

Why Choose Rocket.Chat?

Rocket.Chat stands out as a fully customizable and extensible communication platform with functionalities such as:

  • Team collaboration: Collaborate easily with your teammates from different locations.
  • Group messaging: Organize conversations into channels or direct messages for streamlined communication.
  • Video and voice calls: Host meetings or quick calls without needing separate software.
  • Custom integrations: Connect with tools your team already uses, like project management or CRM systems, such as Meet, Dropbox, Confluence, Gitlab, Zapier, Teams, etc.

Step 2: Install Rocket.Chat

  1. Log into your Doprax account and go to the App Marketplace.
  2. Locate the Rocket.Chat app from the list of available applications.
  3. Click Install and choose whether to deploy Rocket.Chat on an existing virtual machine or create a new one.
  4. Wait for the installation to complete. The installation is automated, ensuring that all necessary dependencies are configured.

Wait for deployment

Installation finished

Step 3: Access the Admin Panel

  • Once installed, you’ll receive a URL to access Rocket.Chat on your virtual machine. Typically, it looks like this: “http://[series_of_characters].dopraxrocks.com/setup-wizard/1”
  • Navigate to this URL in your browser to open the Rocket.Chat setup wizard.

open app in browser

Step 4: Configure Rocket.Chat

  • Follow the setup wizard to launch your workspace by inputting your full name, user name, email address, and password.
  • Create a profile for your organization by entering your organization details, such as name, and selecting industry, size, and country to personalize the platform. This account will allow you to manage users, permissions, and settings.
  • Enter an admin email to register the organization’s workspace.

Register workspace

Step 5: Manage Users

  • Organize communication by creating channels for departments, projects, or topics.
  • Start voice or video calls and send messages in channels.
  • Add team members by inviting them via email or manually creating user accounts.
  • Assign roles like administrators, moderators, or regular users based on their responsibilities.
  • Use Rocket.Chat’s admin management functionality to customize workspace settings and install other apps.

Best Practices for Using Rocket.Chat

  • Create dedicated channels for specific teams or projects to keep conversations focused.
  • Use private channels for sensitive discussions meant for specific members and public channels for company-wide updates and workspace public members.
  • Use Rocket.Chat’s video and voice call features for meetings or quick discussions.
  • Utilize Rocket.Chat metric solutions for monitoring performance insights and tools for log analysis.
  • Connect Rocket.Chat with tools like GitLab, Jira, Trello, or Zapier to streamline workflows.
  • Enable notifications for important updates so your team never misses important messages.
  • Regularly update Rocket.Chat and add security patches to protect against vulnerabilities.
  • Use HTTPS for all connections.
  • Configure two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security.
  • Implement strict access controls and roles in Rocket.Chat.

Benefits of Running Rocket.Chat on Doprax

  • Doprax’s virtual machines can handle growing teams and traffic effortlessly, with various virtual machine sizes available for your specific requirements.
  • With a one-click installation process, you’ll have Rocket.Chat up and running in no time.
  • You can easily manage the full-featured communication platform server on Doprax and perform other actions, like changing the IP address and adding a new domain to your deployed Rocket.Chat app.

Conclusion

Rocket.Chat on Doprax is a reliable solution for teams looking to enhance their communication. It is easy to install on Doprax and has powerful collaboration features that provide everything you need to keep your team connected and productive.

Want to explore Rocket.Chat to transform your team’s communication? Head over to the Doprax App Market and set up Rocket.Chat today.

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