# Etherpad

Etherpad is a real-time collaborative document editor. Multiple users can write and edit documents simultaneously.

## Dependencies

- **PostgreSQL** - Database for storing pads and history

## Configuration

Key settings in `config.yaml`:

- **domain** - Where Etherpad will be accessible
- **storage** - Persistent volume size (default: `2Gi`)
- **title** - Instance name shown in the browser (default: `Etherpad`)

## Usage

No account is required to create or edit pads. Just visit the app URL and:

- Click **New Pad** to create a document
- Share the pad URL with collaborators — anyone with the link can edit in real time

## Admin Panel

An admin panel is available at `/admin`:
- **Username**: `admin`
- **Password**: value of `adminPassword` in your `secrets.yaml`

Use the admin panel to manage plugins, view connected users, and configure the instance.

## Notes

- Pads are identified by URL — anyone with the link can view and edit by default
- Password-protected pads can be created via the admin panel settings
- The admin panel also provides access to the plugin manager for extending functionality