# Etherpad![Etherpad](https://etke.cc/img/extra-services/etherpad/etherpad_basic.webp) *Source: the [Etherpad repository on Github](https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/blob/develop/doc/public/etherpad_basic.png)*

[Etherpad](https://etherpad.org) is a web-based collaborative real-time editor, primarily used for collaborative writing and editing of rich text documents. It allows multiple users to work on a document simultaneously, seeing each other’s changes in real-time.

Etherpad is commonly used in educational settings for collaborative note-taking, in business environments for brainstorming sessions and document drafting, and in open-source communities for collaborative documentation efforts.

## Features

Key features of Etherpad include:

- **Real-time Collaboration**: Multiple users can edit the same document simultaneously, with changes being instantly visible to all participants.
- **Version History**: Etherpad maintains a version history of the document, allowing users to track changes over time and revert to previous versions if needed.
- **Chat Functionality**: Etherpad includes a built-in chat function, enabling users to communicate with each other while collaborating on a document.
- **Accessibility**: Etherpad is accessible via web browsers, making it easy for users to collaborate from anywhere with an internet connection.
- **Open Source**: Etherpad is open-source software, allowing users to access, modify, and distribute the code freely.

## Usage

- **Service URL**: `https://etherpad.your-server.com`
- **Administrative URL**: `https://etherpad.your-server.com/admin`

💡 Due to technical limitation of the original Etherpad docker images, plugins cannot be installed


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