Featured: Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat is a web based persistent messaging service hosted at GWDG. It is a simple and intuitive platform which focuses on group communication.
What this service offers to you
- You can chat with your project team, your working group or any other group of colleagues you want to quickly communicate with in specific communication channels
- You can exchange files, e.g. data files, pictures or videos
- You can chat with one person directly if needed
- You can search for people using Rocket.Chat via the search function
- You can integrate other services like GitLab via bot or API
- You can import data from services (e.g. Slack) into Rocket.Chat
Your advantages
- You have the sovereignty over your communication
- Your data is encrypted, as is the service
- You decide if your channel is publicly or privately visible
- Your uploaded files are automatically scanned for viruses by Sophos
- You can own numerous channels for different groups or group constellations
- You can add external project colleagues to your channels
You can use the service in this way
- You need a valid GWDG-account
- You have to use a valid email address with your password for logging in
- Users without an account can register one at GWDG registration
- You can use the web interface via any current web browser or install a client or app. Clients are available for Windows, macOS and Linux, Apps for iOS and Android.
Further information and support
pages @ GWDG
- Article on Rocket.Chat in GWDG News 4|2018 (in German)
- Article on Rocket.Chat in GWDG News 5|2017 (in German)