Newbe: How can I get meetings/conferencing working

Openfire
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Newbe alert!

I have recently installed Openfire in ClearOS 7.8 (based on Centos 7.8). It uses:
Openfire 4.2.2
Openfire Meetings 0.9.2
Java 1.8.0
Valid Let’s Encrypt certificate

I have been able to set up messaging with Thunderbird and Spark.

I am now trying to get conferencing going and I’m failing miserably. I am using it entirely on my LAN for the moment so there should be no firewalling issues.

I have tried loading Pade onto a PC, but either I can’t work out the settings or I need some more plugins for the server.
server: www.howitts.co.uk:7443
domain: howitts.co.uk
Valid login credentials

When I hit login, I just get presented with a box requesting the XMPP username and password and this loops when I enter credentials.

I have tried Jitsi Meet on Android, but there are no instructions (or, at least, I can’t find any) and, again, I can’t work out the settings. For the server URL I have tried the basic server name, the server name with port 7443 and the server name, port 7443 and path of /ofmeet (sorry I can’t put in more details as I am limited to 2 links on my first post). I entered credentials on set up but cannot see how to get back to them. I can’t create or join a meeting and it keeps trying to reconnect.

Please can someone give me an idea how to get going with meetings, preferably without having to install any more plugins.

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Hi,

I’m sure when someone more knowledgeable posts they’ll likely mutter something about higher versions.

But to compare your instance to mine, you should locate the service at https://www.howitts.co.uk:7443/ofmeet - assuming the DNS is routable and you’ve not adjusted the /ofmeet in the settings.

The box you mention requesting user/pass … try making that happen then reviewing logs. Might produce a clue. At a guess, I’d suggest the transport to the credentials to be in question. This may potentially require another plugin - MUC service discovery is the only thing that jumps out at me from my installed plugins list. I can’t say this is assuredly related to your issue, tho, it’s not as if I know what I’m talking about.

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Trying some more and it works in the desktop browser. In Jitse Meet I had the problem described in Jitsi on Android can't find the server!. Changing the context path to / fixed it.