BBS-GO Quick Start

Use this page to choose the right installation path.

Choose an Installation Method

Goal	Recommended path
Try BBS-GO quickly on your own computer	Install with Release Package and choose SQLite in the installer
Deploy with Docker and built-in MySQL	Install with Docker
Deploy on a server without Docker	Install with Release Package with MySQL
Build from source code	Build from Source
Prepare a production site	Read Production Deployment after installation

Recommended First Run

For most users, start with the release package:

1. Download the latest release: https://github.com/mlogclub/bbs-go/releases/latest
2. Extract the package for your platform.
3. Run bbs-go.
4. Open http://localhost:8082/install.
5. Complete the installer.

After Installation

• Site: http://localhost:8082/
• Admin dashboard: http://localhost:8082/dashboard

Docker deployments expose the web service on 3000 by default:

• Docker site: http://localhost:3000/

Next Step

Read the Installation Overview for the full installation map.