Getting Started with CollabOps
Welcome to CollabOps! This guide will help you get up and running quickly with our team collaboration platform.
🚀 Quick Start
Option 1: Cloud (Recommended)
The fastest way to get started is with our hosted solution:
- Sign up at collabops.ai
- Create your workspace by entering your team name
- Invite team members via email
- Start collaborating immediately!
Option 2: Self-Hosted
For organizations that need full control over their data:
- See our Self-Hosting Guide for installation options
- Choose between Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm chart deployment
- Configure your environment variables and domains
- Set up authentication and user management
📋 System Requirements
Cloud Version
- Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Internet connection
- No additional requirements!
Self-Hosted Version
- Docker: Docker 20.10+ and Docker Compose 2.0+
- Kubernetes: Kubernetes 1.20+ cluster
- Memory: Minimum 2GB RAM (4GB+ recommended)
- Storage: 10GB+ available disk space
🔧 Initial Setup
1. Create Your First Project
After signing in:
1. Click "New Project" in your dashboard
2. Choose a project template or start from scratch
3. Set up your project details:
- Project name
- Description
- Team members
- Visibility settings
2. Configure Team Settings
1. Go to Team Settings
2. Set up your team preferences:
- Time zone
- Notification preferences
- Integration settings
- Access permissions
3. Invite Team Members
1. Navigate to Team > Members
2. Click "Invite Members"
3. Enter email addresses or share the invite link
4. Set appropriate roles and permissions
🎯 Core Features Overview
Project Management
- Task Tracking: Create, assign, and track tasks
- Kanban Boards: Visual workflow management
- Gantt Charts: Timeline and dependency visualization
- Milestone Tracking: Set and monitor key deliverables
Team Collaboration
- Real-time Chat: Instant messaging and file sharing
- Video Calls: Built-in video conferencing
- Document Collaboration: Shared workspaces and version control
- Comments & Reviews: Contextual feedback on any work item
Automation
- Workflow Templates: Pre-built automation for common processes
- Custom Rules: Create your own automation triggers
- Integration Hub: Connect with your favorite tools
- API Access: Build custom integrations
📚 What's Next?
Now that you're set up, here are some next steps:
- API Documentation - Integrate CollabOps with your tools
- Self-Hosting Guide - Deploy on your infrastructure
- FAQ - Common questions and troubleshooting
🤝 Need Help?
- 📖 Browse our documentation
- 💬 Join our community discussions
- 🐛 Report issues on GitHub
- 📧 Contact support at support@collabops.ai
Ready to collaborate? Start your first project and experience the power of streamlined team operations!