DokuWiki Tutorials — Complete Project-Based Guide

What is DokuWiki? — Flat-File Wiki Engine Explained for Beginners

Learn what DokuWiki is, how its flat-file architecture differs from MySQL-based wikis like MediaWiki and WordPress, and why teams choose it for documentation.

DokuWiki Installation and Setup — Server Requirements and Install Guide

Learn to install DokuWiki on any PHP-enabled web server: system requirements, download, install.php walkthrough, and post-installation security steps.

DokuWiki Folder Structure — Data, Config, and File Permissions Explained

Learn the DokuWiki folder structure: data/pages for content, conf/ for settings, lib/ for plugins and templates, and the correct file permissions for each directory.

Creating Your First DokuWiki Page — Start Page and Content Basics

Learn to create your first DokuWiki page: accessing the start page, writing content with wiki syntax, saving, editing, and deleting pages in your flat-file wiki.

DokuWiki Syntax — Headings, Bold, Italic, Lists, and Code Blocks

Learn DokuWiki syntax from scratch: headings, text formatting (bold, italic, monospace), lists (bullet and numbered), code blocks, and horizontal rules with examples.

DokuWiki Links and Images — Internal, External, Interwiki, and Media Embedding

Learn to create internal page links, external URLs, interwiki shortcuts, email links, and embed images in your DokuWiki pages with step-by-step examples.

DokuWiki Tables and Advanced Formatting — Rows, Cells, Alignment and Colspan

Learn to create formatted tables in DokuWiki: table syntax with cell alignment, colspan, rowspans, headers, and advanced formatting including footnotes and abbreviations.

DokuWiki Media Management — Uploading, Galleries, Revisions, and Cleanup

Learn to manage media files in DokuWiki: uploading images and documents, organizing files by namespace, creating image galleries, managing file revisions, and cleanup.

DokuWiki Sidebar and Navigation — Custom Sidebars, Breadcrumbs, and Menus

Learn to create and customize DokuWiki sidebars: editing sidebar.txt, configuring breadcrumbs, building custom navigation menus, and using the site navigation features.

DokuWiki Namespaces — Colon Syntax, Folder Mapping, and Structure Design

Learn DokuWiki namespaces: how colons map to folders, namespace structure design principles, start pages per namespace, and best practices for organizing wiki content.

DokuWiki Namespace Management — Moving Pages, Renaming, and Permissions

Learn to manage DokuWiki namespaces: moving and renaming pages between namespaces, namespace-level ACL permissions, bulk operations, and namespace maintenance.

DokuWiki Page Revisions — Changelog, Diff View, Reverting, and Cleanup

Learn to use DokuWiki page revisions: viewing change history, comparing versions with diff, reverting to old versions, and purging old revisions to save disk space.

DokuWiki Search and Indexing — Full-Text Search, Indexer, and Search Configuration

Learn how DokuWiki search works: the indexer process, full-text search capabilities, search configuration options, and how to optimize search for large wikis.

DokuWiki Categories and Tags — Tag Plugin, Category Navigation, and Tag Clouds

Learn to add categories and tags to DokuWiki: installing the Tag plugin, tagging pages, creating tag clouds, category-based navigation, and using tags across namespaces.

DokuWiki ACL Basics — Permission Levels, acl.auth.php, and Access Rules

Learn DokuWiki ACL basics: permission levels (read, create, edit, delete), writing ACL rules in acl.auth.php, user and group permissions, and testing ACL configuration.

DokuWiki User Management — Adding Users, Groups, and Authentication Backends

Learn to manage DokuWiki users: adding users manually and via admin panel, creating groups, understanding authentication backends, and configuring user registration.

DokuWiki Advanced ACL — Namespace Rules, Inheritance, and ACL Debugging

Learn advanced DokuWiki ACL techniques: namespace-level permission rules, permission inheritance across sub-namespaces, ACL debugging tools, and complex permission scenarios.

DokuWiki Authentication Plugins — LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth, and SAML

Learn to configure DokuWiki authentication plugins: LDAP directory integration, Active Directory, OAuth providers (Google, GitHub), SAML, and MySQL authentication backends.

DokuWiki Spam Protection — Blacklists, CAPTCHA, Anti-Spam Plugins, and IP Blocks

Learn to protect your DokuWiki from spam: blacklists, CAPTCHA integration, anti-spam plugins, IP blocking, and preventive measures against automated abuse.

DokuWiki Plugin System — Plugin Structure, Events, Hooks, and Extension Points

Learn the DokuWiki plugin system: plugin directory structure, plugin.info.txt, events and hooks, action vs syntax vs admin plugins, and the plugin lifecycle.

Essential DokuWiki Plugins — Blog, Discussion, Gallery, Tag, and Bureaucracy

Learn about essential DokuWiki plugins: Blog for news, Discussion for comments, Gallery for image displays, Tag for categorization, and Bureaucracy for structured forms.

Writing Custom DokuWiki Plugins — Syntax, Action, and Helper Plugin Development

Learn to write custom DokuWiki plugins: creating syntax plugins for custom markup, action plugins for event handling, and helper plugins for reusable functions.

DokuWiki Plugin Configuration — Settings, Plugin Manager, and Upgrade Handling

Learn to configure DokuWiki plugins: plugin settings in the Configuration Manager, configuration files (default.php, metadata.php), managing plugins at scale, and handling upgrades.

DokuWiki Plugin Security — XSS Prevention, CSRF Protection, and Secure Coding

Learn DokuWiki plugin security: preventing XSS and CSRF attacks, secure coding practices for plugins, input validation, output escaping, and permission checks.

DokuWiki Template Anatomy — main.php, detail.php, CSS, and template.info.txt

Learn DokuWiki template anatomy: main.php structure, detail.php for page-specific layouts, CSS organization, template.info.txt manifest, and how templates render pages.

DokuWiki Template Variables — Page Content, User Info, Navigation, and Language

Learn DokuWiki template variables: $ID, $conf, $INFO, $lang, and the full list of variables available in templates for dynamic page rendering.

DokuWiki Bootstrap Template — Responsive Design, Layouts, and Customization

Learn to use the Bootstrap3 template for DokuWiki: installation, responsive layout configuration, navigation bars, theme customization, and building mobile-friendly wikis.

Creating a Custom DokuWiki Template — From Scratch Development Guide

Learn to create a custom DokuWiki template from scratch: planning design, creating template.info.txt, building main.php, adding CSS, and testing the template.

DokuWiki Template Configuration — Settings, User CSS, and Template Inheritance

Learn to configure DokuWiki templates: template settings in Configuration Manager, user CSS overrides, template inheritance hierarchies, and managing template settings across instances.

DokuWiki Caching — Rendering Cache, Cache Clearing, and Performance Tuning

Learn to manage DokuWiki caching: rendering cache, cache types, clearing caches, configuring cache behavior, and performance tuning for faster page loads.

DokuWiki SEO Configuration — URLs, Meta Tags, Sitemaps, and Search Engine Optimization

Learn to optimize DokuWiki for search engines: clean URL configuration, meta tags and descriptions, XML sitemaps, robots.txt, and SEO plugin integration.

DokuWiki Multi-Language Wiki — Language Files, Translation Plugin, and i18n

Learn to set up a multi-language DokuWiki: language file structure, the translation plugin, interface localization, creating multilingual content, and i18n best practices.

DokuWiki CLI Tools — PHP Commands, Maintenance Scripts, and the Indexer

Learn to use DokuWiki CLI tools: php commands for maintenance, the indexer for search, cleanup scripts, user management from command line, and automation.

DokuWiki API and Integration — XML-RPC, JSON API, and External Integration

Learn to integrate DokuWiki with external systems: XML-RPC API for remote operations, JSON API endpoints, webhooks, and integration patterns with other tools.

DokuWiki Backup and Restore — File Backup, Incremental, and Automation Scripts

Learn to backup and restore DokuWiki: full file backup, incremental backup strategies, Git-based version control, automation scripts, and disaster recovery procedures.

Upgrading DokuWiki — Version Compatibility, Upgrade Procedures, and Troubleshooting

Learn to upgrade DokuWiki safely: pre-upgrade checklist, version compatibility, manual and automatic upgrade procedures, troubleshooting common issues, and post-upgrade verification.

Migrating to DokuWiki from Other Wikis — MediaWiki, HTML Import, and Migration Tools

Learn to migrate content to DokuWiki: importing from MediaWiki, converting HTML pages, using migration tools, handling media files, and post-migration cleanup.

DokuWiki Performance Optimization — Caching, Compression, CDN, and Tuning

Learn to optimize DokuWiki performance: caching configuration, gzip compression, CDN integration, PHP optimization, web server tuning, and performance monitoring.

DokuWiki Security Hardening — .htaccess, File Permissions, SSL, and Security Headers

Learn to harden DokuWiki security: .htaccess protection, file permissions, SSL/TLS configuration, security headers, PHP security settings, and security audit procedures.

DokuWiki Production Deployment — Nginx Config, Monitoring, Scaling, and CI/CD

Learn to deploy DokuWiki in production: Nginx configuration, monitoring setup, scaling strategies, CI/CD pipeline integration, and go-live checklist for launch.