Quick Start

Sharkord ships as a single binary that contains both the server and the web client. There is nothing else to install.

1. Download the latest release for your platform from GitHub Releases, or use the Docker image.
2. Run it: Linux, Windows, macOS.
3. Open http://localhost:4991 in your browser and create your account.

If the server runs on another machine, replace localhost with its IP address or domain.

First Launch

The first run creates the data directory, writes a default config.ini, and prints an access token to the console:

🚨🚨 I M P O R T A N T 🚨🚨
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This server has been started for the first time.
Please save this access token somewhere safe, as it will not be shown again and there is no way to recover it.
The access token below is used to gain admin privileges. Anyone with this token can take over the server.

Copy it somewhere safe. It is shown once, it cannot be recovered, and anyone who has it can claim ownership of your server. See Gain Owner Permissions for how to use it.

Next Steps

No server yet?

Sharkord is happy on a small VPS. We host on netcup, whose root servers start at a few euros a month and include enough bandwidth for voice.

Referral link. It costs you nothing extra and helps pay for Sharkord's infrastructure. Thank you for your support!

• Put Sharkord behind HTTPS. Screen sharing, webcam, and microphone access do not work without it.
• Tune ports and limits in Configuration.
• No domain? Claim a free subdomain.
• Set up your roles and permissions before inviting anyone.
• Point users at Voice and Devices if their microphone needs tuning.