Installation

This section collects all BBS-GO installation methods in one place.

Which Method Should I Use?

Method	Best for	Database	Notes
Release Package	Local trial, VM deployment, simple server deployment	SQLite or MySQL	Recommended for most non-Docker deployments
Docker	Containerized deployment, quick MySQL setup	Built-in MySQL, external MySQL, or SQLite	Recommended if you already use Docker
Build from Source	Development, custom builds, contributing	SQLite or MySQL	Requires Go toolchain

Recommended Paths

Local Trial

Use the Release Package and select SQLite in the installer. This requires no manual database setup.

Production Deployment

Use one of these:

• Docker with built-in MySQL or an external MySQL service
• Release Package with MySQL, managed by systemd/supervisor

Then read Production Deployment for HTTPS, process management, backup, and upgrade notes.

Source Build

Use Build from Source only when you need to compile the project yourself or develop BBS-GO.

Installation Flow

All installation methods eventually enter the same installer:

1. Start BBS-GO.
2. Open the install page.
3. Select language.
4. Configure database.
5. Fill site information.
6. Create the admin account.
7. Complete initialization.

Related Docs

• Install with Release Package
• Install with Docker
• Build from Source
• Production Deployment
• Google Login Setup