Jitsi server options¶
mod_jitsi is a Moodle front-end for Jitsi Meet — it needs a Jitsi server to connect to. There are three supported options. Pick the one that matches your needs.
| Option | Infrastructure | Recording & AI | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCP auto-managed | Provisioned & managed by the plugin in Google Cloud | ✅ Jibri recording + AI | The simplest path to a full-featured, self-owned server |
| JaaS (8x8) | None — hosted by 8x8 | ☁️ Cloud recordings (24 h) | Getting started fast, free up to 25 monthly active users |
| Self-hosted | Your own Jitsi server | Depends on your setup | Full control and custom infrastructure |
How to choose¶
- Want it to "just work" with recording and AI, and you have a Google Cloud account? Use GCP auto-managed — the plugin creates and manages the whole server for you.
- Don't want to manage any infrastructure and have a small group? Use JaaS (8x8) — free up to 25 monthly active users.
- Already run (or want to run) your own Jitsi Meet server? Use self-hosted with JWT authentication for full moderation.
Public server (meet.jit.si)
Fine for a quick test, but sessions are limited to 5 minutes and it is not suitable for production. For real use, choose one of the three options above.