# Jitsi Meet — Open Source Video Conferencing You Can Self-Host

> Fully encrypted open-source video conferencing platform that runs in the browser with no account or download required.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# Jitsi Meet — Open Source Video Conferencing

## Quick Use
```bash
git clone https://github.com/jitsi/docker-jitsi-meet && cd docker-jitsi-meet
cp env.example .env && ./gen-passwords.sh
docker compose up -d
# Browse to https://localhost:8443 to start a meeting
```

## Introduction
Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, open-source video conferencing solution that works entirely in the browser. Participants need no account and no download, making it one of the most accessible self-hosted alternatives to Zoom or Google Meet.

## What Jitsi Meet Does
- Hosts multi-party video and audio calls with screen sharing and in-call chat
- Provides end-to-end encryption via the WebRTC insertable-streams API
- Offers lobby mode, meeting passwords, and per-participant moderator controls
- Supports live streaming to YouTube and server-side recording via Jibri
- Embeds into any web page through a simple iframe API

## Architecture Overview
The stack consists of a React-based web client, Jicofo (the conference focus component that assigns participants to bridges), Jitsi Videobridge (JVB) which routes media as a Selective Forwarding Unit, and Prosody for XMPP signaling. Because JVB forwards rather than mixes streams, CPU cost stays low even with many participants.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Deploy with Docker Compose using the official docker-jitsi-meet repository
- Or install on Debian/Ubuntu via the Jitsi apt repository with a quick-install script
- Configure domain, TLS certificates, and auth mode through environment variables
- Add extra Videobridge nodes behind a load balancer for horizontal scaling
- Enable JWT or LDAP authentication for multi-tenant or enterprise deployments

## Key Features
- Zero-install WebRTC calls in any modern browser
- End-to-end encryption for maximum conversation privacy
- Breakout rooms for splitting large meetings into focus groups
- SIP and telephone dial-in gateway via Jigasi
- Native mobile apps for iOS and Android

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **BigBlueButton** — Focused on online education with built-in whiteboard; heavier resource footprint
- **Zoom** — Polished proprietary platform; requires paid plans for advanced features and cannot be self-hosted
- **Nextcloud Talk** — Integrated into Nextcloud ecosystem; less scalable for large standalone conferences
- **LiveKit** — Lower-level WebRTC infrastructure SDK for building custom real-time apps
- **Element (Matrix)** — Focuses on persistent chat with optional video; video quality still maturing

## FAQ
**Q: How many participants can a single meeting support?**
A: A single Videobridge instance handles 75 to 100 participants comfortably. Adding more JVBs scales beyond that.

**Q: Does Jitsi Meet work without any external accounts?**
A: Yes. A self-hosted instance needs no Google, Facebook, or third-party login. You control authentication entirely.

**Q: Can I record meetings on the server?**
A: Yes. Jibri captures meetings via a headless Chrome instance and saves recordings locally or streams them.

**Q: Is Jitsi suitable for HIPAA-regulated environments?**
A: The technology supports E2EE and full self-hosting which helps meet compliance requirements, but full HIPAA compliance depends on your deployment policies and infrastructure.

## Sources
- https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet
- https://jitsi.github.io/handbook/

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