Quaesito reads a few environment variables. The start scripts set sensible defaults; set the
variables before starting to change them, for example on macOS or Linux:
QUAESITO_ADMIN_PASSWORD=pick-something./start.sh
Variable
Default
Meaning
QUAESITO_ADMIN_PASSWORD
generated at every start
the admin password
QUAESITO_DATA_DIR
data next to the start script
where quizzes, pictures, soundtracks and games are kept
QUAESITO_PUBLIC_URL
this computer's LAN address
the address used in join links and the QR code
IP / PORT
0.0.0.0 / 8080
where the server listens (0.0.0.0 accepts phones on the network)
QUAESITO_DOCS_DIR
docs next to the start script
the user guide served at /docs/; without one, /docs/ leads to the online guide