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Overview
What rtSurvey is, how it works, and what you need before you start.
rtSurvey is a self-hosted platform for designing forms, collecting data in the field, and analyzing results in real time. You run it on your own server — your data never leaves your infrastructure.
How it works
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Deploy | Spin up a server and run the rtSurvey stack with one automated script |
| 2. Design | Build forms using XLSForm or the visual Form Builder |
| 3. Collect | Field teams submit data via the mobile app or web browser — online or offline |
| 4. Analyze | Review submissions in the dashboard, export to CSV/Stata, or connect to Power BI / R |
Before you start
You need:
- A Linux server (or a cloud account on Linode, DigitalOcean, AWS, or GCP)
- A domain name pointed at your server
- About 10 minutes
No prior Docker knowledge required — the deployment script handles everything.
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