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matrix [2023/12/19 05:45] – [Getting started with Matrix on SDF] m( hc9 | matrix [2024/02/28 20:36] – [Getting started with Matrix on SDF] , hc9 |
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What is Matrix? | What is Matrix? |
According to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_(protocol)|Wikipedia]], Matrix "is an open standard and communication protocol for real-time communication". Matrix should be feel familar for users of [[https:///wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat|IRC]], one of the first Internet communication protocols. | According to [[wp>Matrix_(protocol)|Wikipedia]], Matrix "is an open standard and communication protocol for real-time communication". Matrix should be feel familar for users of [[wp>Internet_Relay_Chat|IRC]], one of the first Internet communication protocols. |
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Like many modern social platforms, Matrix generally exists as multiple "federated" servers such that an account on one server allows access to many other servers. The SDF Matrix server -- **matrix.sdf.org** -- is a bit different: although rooms on remote servers are still accessible, for various reasons //login accounts are restricted to [[membership_levels#patron_lifetime_membership_level|SDF members]]//. | Like many modern social platforms, Matrix generally exists as multiple "federated" servers such that an account on one server allows access to many other servers. The SDF Matrix server – **matrix.sdf.org** – is a bit different: although rooms ((With the exception of **''[matrix]''** //Space rooms//‚ or //Spaces//.)) on remote servers are still accessible, for various reasons //login accounts are restricted to [[membership_levels#patron_lifetime_membership_level|SDF members]]//. |
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| | The //[[matrix#notes|notes]]// section is mentioned to complement the //a bit different// ((SDF members may avoid this **''[matrix]''** server‚ if seeking [[wp>Parity|parity]] with the mentioned [[https://matrix.org/category/|categories]] or [[https://matrix.org/blog/|blog]]. [%%:!:%%] //external links//))\\ and //remote servers are still accessible// tutorial description. | |
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===== Getting an Account: ===== | ===== Getting an Account: ===== |
===== Logging into Matrix: ===== | ===== Logging into Matrix: ===== |
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There are several Matrix clients for various platforms available; see [[https://matrix.org/ecosystem/clients/|https://matrix.org]] for specifics. An easy way to get started is to point your web browser at [[https://app.element.io/#/login|https://element.io/#/login]], a browser-based Matrix client that is free to use. The default "Homeserver" is //matrix.org//; you will need to click "edit" and change this to //matrix.sdf.org//, then enter your login credentials and click "Sign in". Once you've successfully signed in you'll likely be prompted to create a secondary passphrase which will be used to create encryption keys for your account. Subsequent logins will then prompt for either the passphrase or the security key. | There are several Matrix clients ((A matrix client //Connectivity to the server has been lost// message may occur when the SDF [[https://matrix.sdf.org|Matrix website′s]] certificate expires.)) for various platforms available; see [[https://matrix.org/ecosystem/clients/|https://matrix.org]] for specifics. An easy way to get started is to point your web browser at [[https://app.element.io/#/login|https://element.io/#/login]], a browser-based Matrix client that is free to use. The default "Homeserver" is //matrix.org//; you will need to click "edit" and change this to //matrix.sdf.org//, then enter your login credentials and click "Sign in". Once you've successfully signed in you'll likely be prompted to create a secondary passphrase which will be used to create encryption keys for your account. Subsequent logins will then prompt for either the passphrase or the security key. |
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===== Say hello! ===== | ===== Say hello! ===== |
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Once you've setup up your account -- you can change your display name, avatar, themes, media options, etc. via the "Settings" menu -- please join the //lobby// and say hi! Posts in Matrix offer many formatting options as well as editting should the need arise. | Once you've setup up your account – you can change your display name, avatar, themes, media options, etc. via the "Settings" menu – please join the //lobby// and say hi! Posts in Matrix offer many formatting options as well as editting should the need arise. |
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===== Searching for Rooms/People ===== | ===== Searching for Rooms/People ===== |
===== Server Status ===== | ===== Server Status ===== |
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[[https://matrix.sdf.org/|https://matrix.sdf.org/]] displays some rudamentary Matrix stats: local and remote rooms, total number of rooms, users and instances.\\ [[https://matrix.sdf.org/_matrix/static/|Synapse is running]] displays the SDF Matrix Synapse server status, when //running//. | [[https://matrix.sdf.org/|https://matrix.sdf.org]] displays some rudamentary ((A matrix client //Connectivity to the server has been lost// message may occur when the SDF [[https://matrix.sdf.org|Matrix website′s]] certificate expires.)) ((The service may need a restart <sup>(contact: ''[[:bboard|bboard]]'' → REQUESTS)</sup> to load a new certificate.)) Matrix stats: local and remote rooms, total number of rooms, users and instances.\\ [[https://matrix.sdf.org/_matrix/static/|Synapse is running]] displays the SDF Matrix Synapse server status, when //running//. |
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| ==== Reference ==== |
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| - [[https://joinmatrix.org/guide/features/|More Features of Matrix]] |
| - [[https://commonmark.org/help/|CommonMark]] |
| - [[https://spec.commonmark.org/current/|CommonMark Spec]] |
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| ==== Donations ==== |
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| | Donations for the SDF **''[matrix]''** server | |
| | • Visit //membership levels// for **[[membership_levels#where_to_send_donations_membership_dues|more options]]**. | |
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| === Notes === |
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| ^ //bboard// content: ^ |
| | TRACKER membership (SDF Membership)\\ SUBJECT .. matrix.sdf.org down?\\ <REQUESTS.13-Feb-21> | |
| |//we were able to do some shuffling of data to create\\ more space. if you like //''matrix.sdf.org'' ((Invites are directed to [[:sdf|SDF]] members.))// please\\ consider ((Use [[bboard#browsing_messages|bboard]] uppercase //S// to search board //<ANNOUNCE>// for the word //matrix//.)) making a donation and we'll apply that to\\ a new larger server.//| |
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