---
title: "Server Configuration"
slug: "setup-and-configure"
description: "Configure Rocket.Chat to customise secure communication methods, secure collaboration software, and open source workflows."
status: "update"
updated: 2026-10-14T18:01:05Z
published: 2026-10-14T18:01:05Z
canonical: "docs.rocket.chat/setup-and-configure"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rocket.chat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Server Configuration

After deploying Rocket.Chat, the next step is configuring your workspace environment to support core services while ensuring stability and security. This section covers key setup steps such as licenses, MongoDB configuration, and environment variables in your workspace. Familiarity with CLI, server management, and network configuration is recommended for some of these configurations.

![Access your workspace](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/Access workspace(1).svg)

#### Access your workspace

[Access](/v1/docs/access-your-workspace) and [set up](/v1/docs/setup-your-workspace) your new workspace as an admin. [Register the workspace](/v1/docs/register-your-workspace) and complete the essential first steps, such as [brand customization](/v1/docs/basic-white-labeling) and [inviting users](/v1/docs/inviting-users).

![Trial and license](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/Apply workspace trial and license.svg)

#### Apply workspace license

After subscribing to a [plan](/v1/docs/our-plans), [apply your license](/v1/docs/apply-workspace-license) to activate premium features in your workspace.

![Configure](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/Configure environment variables.svg)

#### Configure environment variables

Set and manage [environment variables](/v1/docs/deployment-environment-variables) to control your Rocket.Chat deployment behaviour and workspace settings.

![Database](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/Manage database configuration.svg)

#### Manage database configuration

Configure [additional database settings](/v1/docs/mongodb-configuration) for your workspace, including authentication, migration, backups, and replication for MongoDB.

![Desktop and mobile](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/Install desktop and mobile apps.svg)

#### Install desktop and mobile apps

Learn how to download and install the [Rocket.Chat desktop and mobile apps](/v1/docs/desktop-mobile-apps) to stay connected across devices.

![Data migration](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/Migrate data.svg)

#### Migrate data

Use our diverse tools to [migrate](/v1/docs/data-migration) users, messages, and content from [CSV](/v1/docs/import-from-csv) or platforms like [Slack](/v1/docs/import-from-slack) and [HipChat](/v1/docs/import-from-hipchat).

![Additional configurations](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/Additional configurations.svg)

#### Additional configurations

Set up additional configurations like configuring [CDN](/v1/docs/cdn) and setting [firewall rules](/v1/docs/firewall-configuration).