Understand MathType deployments

Before integrating MathType into an HTML editor, it's helpful to understand the main components and available deployment options.

Most integrations can be completed in just a few steps using the default configuration. However, understanding the overall architecture will help you choose the right setup for your environment and know when additional configuration is required.

How MathType integrations work

A MathType integration consists of two main parts:

Integration frontend

The frontend integration is the component that connects MathType to your editor. Depending on the editor, it is typically installed as a plugin or package, adding MathType and ChemType buttons to the editor toolbar. Users interact directly with this component to create and edit formulas.

MathType services

MathType services process formulas and provide functionality such as:

• Formula rendering.
• Accessibility generation.
• Mathematical content processing.
• Editor functionality

The frontend integration communicates with these services whenever users create or edit formulas.

Default deployment: MathType Cloud

By default, all MathType integrations use MathType Cloud services. This is the recommended setup for most deployments because it requires minimal configuration:

1. Install the integration package.
2. Configure the editor.
3. Start creating formulas.

No additional backend components are required.

Advanced deployment: Self-hosted services

Some organizations prefer to host MathType services on their own infrastructure. Typical reasons include:

• Internal security requirements.
• Infrastructure policies.
• Custom rendering configuration.
• Advanced performance tuning

Self-hosted deployments require additional setup and are typically used in enterprise environments.

Choosing the right integration

If your editor is officially supported, use the corresponding integration guide:

• MathType for CKEditor.
• MathType for TinyMCE.
• MathType for Froala.

These integrations provide editor-specific configuration and are the recommended option whenever available. If your editor is not officially supported, use the Generic Integration, which allows MathType to be integrated into custom HTML editors and editable content areas.

What you should read next

If you're ready to integrate MathType, continue with the guide for your editor.

If you need a deeper understanding of how MathType components communicate, how cloud and self-hosted deployments differ, or where configuration options are applied, see MathType Integrations Architecture.