nntpchan/doc/config.md

Configuring NNTPChan server

This document provides a step-by-step guide to configurin your NNTPChan node.

##Configuring via web-interface

You can configure NNTPChan via the web-interface by navigating your browser to http://127.0.0.1:18000.

###Selecting yoru data-storage system

First your will be asked what data-storage system you would like to use. We support Redis and PostgreSQL.

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####Redis configuration

If you have chosen Redis then fill in the fields below:

• Hostname or IP Address - This is the hostname or IP address of your Redis server (I would run it locally on 127.0.0.1 to be safe).
• Port number - The port that your Redis server is running on.
• Password - Optional authentication password for Redis (Setting up a Redis password).

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####PostgreSQL configuration

If you have chosen PostgreSQL then fill in the fields below:

• Hostname or IP Address - This is the hostname or IP address of your PostreSQL server (I would run it locally on 127.0.0.1 to be safe).
• Port number - This is the port that your PostgreSQL server is running on.
• Username - The username for PostgreSQL.
• Password - The password for PostgreSQL.