How to Install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu VPS

This article provides a guide for how to install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu VPS servers.

✅ What is Jitsi Meet?

Jitsi Meet is a free, open-source video conferencing platform that you can use without needing an account or installing any software. It runs entirely in the browser and offers encrypted, real-time video, audio, and chat.

🔑 Key Features:

• No account required – start or join meetings instantly.
• Web-based – runs in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.).
• End-to-end encryption – protects your conversations.
• Screen sharing – for presentations or collaboration.
• Mobile apps – for iOS and Android.
• Custom domains & self-hosting – deploy your own branded Jitsi Meet instance.
• Recording and livestreaming – with optional integration.

💡 Use Cases:

• Team meetings
• Online classes
• Webinars
• Family video calls
• Remote interviews

🔧 Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure:

• A VPS with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
• Root/sudo access
• A domain name pointing to your VPS IP (e.g. meet.example.com)
• Open ports: TCP 80, 443, UDP 10000, TCP 4443

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How to Install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu VPS

To install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu VPS, follow the steps below:

1. 🔄 Update Your Server

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   

2. 📦 Install Required Dependencies

   sudo apt install -y curl gnupg2 apt-transport-https software-properties-common
   sudo add-apt-repository universe
   

3. 🔐 Add Prosody Repo, Jitsi GPG Key and Repository

   sudo curl -sL https://prosody.im/files/prosody-debian-packages.key -o /usr/share/keyrings/prosody-debian-packages.key
   echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/prosody-debian-packages.key] http://packages.prosody.im/debian $(lsb_release -sc) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/prosody-debian-packages.list
   sudo apt install lua5.2
   
   curl https://download.jitsi.org/jitsi-key.gpg.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/jitsi-keyring.gpg
   
   echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jitsi-keyring.gpg] https://download.jitsi.org stable/" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jitsi-stable.list
   

4. 🔄 Update and Install Jitsi Meet

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install -y jitsi-meet
   

5. 🌐 Set Hostname and SSL

   During installation, you’ll be asked:

   • Your hostname (enter your domain name)
   • SSL option:
   • Choose “Generate a new self-signed certificate” (we’ll replace it later with Let’s Encrypt)

6. 🔒 Secure with Let’s Encrypt SSL

   sudo /usr/share/jitsi-meet/scripts/install-letsencrypt-cert.sh
   

   You’ll be asked for your email address (for cert renewal reminders).

7. 🔁 Open Firewall Ports

   sudo ufw allow 80,443/tcp
   sudo ufw allow 10000/udp
   sudo ufw allow 4443/tcp
   sudo ufw enable
   

8. ✅ Test Your Jitsi Meet Server

   Open your browser and go to:

   https://your-domain.com
   

Start a meeting and test audio/video. No login is required by default.

🔧 Optional: Restrict Room Creation to Authenticated Users

To prevent random users from creating meetings:

1. Configure Prosody for authentication

   Edit:

   sudo nano /etc/prosody/conf.avail/your-domain.cfg.lua
   

   Change:

   VirtualHost "your-domain"
       authentication = "internal_hashed"
   

   Add a new virtual host block below:

   VirtualHost "guest.your-domain"
       authentication = "anonymous"
       c2s_require_encryption = false
   

2. Update Jitsi Meet config

   Edit:

   sudo nano /etc/jitsi/meet/your-domain-config.js
   

   Add:

   anonymousdomain: 'guest.your-domain',
   

3. Create a user

   sudo prosodyctl register myadmin your-domain mypassword
   

   Then restart services:

   sudo systemctl restart prosody jicofo jitsi-videobridge2
   

Conclusion

You now know how to install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu VPS. Jitsi Meet is now up and running on your Ubuntu VPS. You can self-host secure video meetings, customize branding, and integrate with tools like Slack or calendar apps.