Files & collaboration

Managed Etherpad, ready when you are.

Etherpad is a highly customizable open source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time. It runs on BetterMade infrastructure with your domain, and our partner Octane Software sets it up and keeps it updated and maintained.

See it in action

What is included

Ready to use from day one

Etherpad is a highly customizable open source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time.

Hosted for you

Etherpad runs on BetterMade infrastructure and is connected to your domain with SSL.

Installed by Octane Software

Octane Software installs and configures Etherpad and sets up your first admin login.

Always up to date

Octane Software applies Etherpad updates and handles all ongoing maintenance.

Backed up and monitored

Backups and uptime monitoring help keep Etherpad safe and available.

Who does what

Three parts, one service

Your app runs on BetterMade infrastructure. Our partner Octane Software handles the professional services: setup, updates and ongoing maintenance. Only Octane Software maintains and updates managed apps.

Infrastructure BetterMade

The server your app runs on
Network and uptime
Your domain and SSL certificate
Billing and your account

Managed services Octane Software

Installing and configuring Etherpad
Applying Etherpad updates
Ongoing maintenance and fixes
Backups and monitoring of the app

Your part You

Using Etherpad for your own work
Connecting the accounts you need
Inviting your team
Choosing your Etherpad settings

Product tour

See Etherpad in action

Screenshots that show what Etherpad looks like.

How it works

Live in three steps

No server setup, no command line. Check out, and Octane Software handles the install so you can start building.

Choose an app

Pick an app from the directory, or request one that isn’t listed yet.
Check out securely

Pay online and Octane Software gets to work setting up your app on BetterMade infrastructure.
Log in and use it

Your app goes live at your domain with SSL. Octane Software handles every update and all ongoing maintenance.

FAQ

Etherpad questions, answered

What to know before you get started with managed Etherpad.

What is Etherpad?

Etherpad is a highly customizable open source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. There is no server setup and no command line. Octane Software installs Etherpad for you, so you can log in and start using it.

Will Etherpad run on my own domain?

Yes. Your app goes live at your domain with SSL, and it runs on BetterMade infrastructure.

Who sets up and maintains my Etherpad?

Octane Software, our professional services partner, installs Etherpad, applies updates and handles all ongoing maintenance. Your instance runs on BetterMade infrastructure.

Do you do the day-to-day work in Etherpad for me?

No. Octane Software sets up and maintains Etherpad so it’s ready to use, and the day-to-day use is up to you.

Ready to put Etherpad to work?

Check out in a few minutes, or book a call first to talk through what you want to set up.

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Runs on BetterMade infrastructure Managed by Octane Software

Managed Etherpad, ready when you are.