Community Edition User Guide
Use these guides to deploy SurveyKing on your own infrastructure and manage surveys, exams, and the data you collect. Start with deployment and initialization before configuring integrations or inviting users.
Start here
- Community Edition Quickstart: choose a deployment method and prepare your first project.
- Deployment options: find instructions for Windows, Docker, Linux, and NAS environments.
- Initialization, backup, and upgrade: configure the database and establish a backup routine.
- AI configuration: learn how to configure AI-assisted creation for your deployment.
- Frequently asked questions: find troubleshooting information for common issues.
Maintain your installation
Keep a copy of your database, uploaded files, and configuration before upgrading. Check the update guide and changelog for the version you plan to install, and verify important workflows after the upgrade.
Change the initial administrator password after setup. Limit administrative access to the people responsible for operating the system.
Get help
Report reproducible issues in the Gitee repository or GitHub repository. Include the installed version, deployment method, operating system, and relevant error messages. Remove passwords, API keys, and personal information from logs before sharing them.