Server configuration

This Server Configuration Guide is organized into sections to provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to configure your Mattermost server for improved efficiency, scalability, and functionality.

Whether you’re setting up email notifications, optimizing search capabilities, enabling high availability, or configuring telemetry, this guide covers all aspects of server setup and management. Use the navigation below to access detailed instructions for each topic.

• Store configuration in your database - Learn how to store configuration information in your Mattermost database rather than as a JSON file.
• Server configuration options - Learn about server configuration options for Mattermost.
• Set up attribute-based access controls - Learn how to set up attribute-based access controls for your Mattermost instance for Zero Trust Security.
• Set up Mattermost Agents - Learn how to enable AI-powered Agents for your Mattermost instance.
• Set up auto-translation - Learn how to enable and configure automatic message translation for your Mattermost instance.
• Install Mattermost Boards - Learn how to install and configure the Boards plugin for your Mattermost instance.
• Manage custom user attributes - Learn how to manage custom user attributes in user profiles in Mattermost.
• Environment variables - Learn how to use environment variables for Mattermost configuration.
• Customize the server - Learn about customizing branding for Mattermost server.
• SMTP email setup - Learn how to set up SMTP email for Mattermost.
• Email templates - Learn about customizing email templates for Mattermost.
• Chinese, Japanese, and Korean search - Learn about enabling Chinese, Japanese, and Korean search for Mattermost.
• SSL client certificate setup - Learn how to set up SSL client certificates for Mattermost.
• Connected workspaces - Learn how to connect Mattermost workspaces.
• Telemetry - Learn about Mattermost telemetry and data collection.