Meetzy-Frontend Installation
This section explains how to set up and run the Meetzy frontend built with React Vite. The frontend connects with the backend API topower messaging, media sharing, user profiles, groups, and real-time communication features such as voice and video calling.
Step 1: Download and Extract
After purchasing Meetzy, download the ZIP package.
Extract the ZIP; you will find the meetzy-frontend folder.
- unzip meetzy-frontend.zip
- cd meetzy-frontend
This folder contains the complete React Vite project, including UI components, pages, assets, and configuration files.
Step 2: Environment Configuration
Create a .env file in the root of the meetzy-frontend folder. This file stores environment variables required for API calls, real-time updates, and media storage.
- VITE_API_BASE_URL= https://your-domain.com/api/
- VITE_SOCKET_URL= https://your-domain.com/api/
- VITE_STORAGE_URL= http://your-domain.com
- VITE_STORAGE_SECRET_KEY= your-secret-key
Explanation of Key Variables :
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VITE_API_BASE_URL:Backend API base URL for login, chats, media, and user actions
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VITE_SOCKET_URL:Socket.IO server URL for real-time messaging, presence, and notifications.
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VITE_STORAGE_URL: Base URL for images, videos, and other uploaded media.
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VITE_STORAGE_SECRET_KEY: Secret key used for secure storage handling.
Update all URLs depending on your environment (local, staging, or production).
Step 3: Install Dependencies
Install all required packages for the React Vite frontend:
- npm install
This will install all dependencies including React, Vite, Socket.IO client, WebRTC libraries, and other required packages.
Step 4: Start the Frontend
For development:
- npm run dev
The frontend will start in development mode, and you can access it in your browser at the URL shown in the terminal (usually http://localhost:5173 ).
For production build:
- npm run build
This will generate a production-ready build in the dist folder, which can be served via any web server.
To preview the production build locally:
- npm run preview
Step 5: Verify Frontend Installation
Open your browser.
Navigate to the frontend URL (e.g., http://localhost:5173).
Ensure the frontend loads successfully and is able to communicate with the backend API and Socket.IO server.
If you encounter issues, verify that the backend API is running, .env variables are correct, and ports are accessible.
Note : All frontend dependencies including Socket.IO client and WebRTC libraries are installed automatically with npm install` .
-- The .env file is critical to ensure that the frontend connects properly to the backend API, real-time server, and storage.
-- For production deployment, make sure the URLs point to your live server endpoints.
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