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+====== Getting started with Matrix on SDF ======
+What is Matrix?
+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.
+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]]//.
+| 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. |
+===== Getting an Account: =====
+Unlike other SDF social platforms, Matrix accounts are by invitation only; to get an invite send an email to //membership@sdf.org// requesting a Matrix account along with the SDF //username// you plan to log in with.
+Most requests are processed within 48 hours; an email containing your Matrix login and password will be sent to the email address associated with your SDF username.
+===== Logging into Matrix: =====
+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.
+===== Say hello! =====
+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.
+===== Searching for Rooms/People =====
+Matrix often shares “space” via “bridges” with other protocol such as IRC and Jabbr; for example one can use the “Search” feature to search for public channels on [[https://libera.chat/|libera.chat]], a popular IRC server used by various free software projects.  Most public room/channel names begin with a “#”, an IRC convention.  Similarly, one can search for other users via the “People” tab.  Matrix users are indicated with a “@” prefix, ie. “@someone:matrix.sdf.org”.  Clicking on someone in the “People” listing will initiate a private chat with that person.  If you aren't finding just the right room you can create one; click on the “+” under the “Home” icon to create a new “space”.  Spaces can be public or private.
+===== Server Status =====
+[[https://matrix.sdf.org/|https://matrix.sdf.org]] displays some rudamentary ((A useful review when //Matrix on **SDF**// has [[wp>Pause|paused]].)) ((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//.
+==== Reference ====
+  - [[https://joinmatrix.org/guide/features/|More Features of Matrix]]
+  - [[https://commonmark.org/help/|CommonMark]]
+    - [[https://spec.commonmark.org/current/|CommonMark Spec]]
+==== Donations ====
+|  Donations for the SDF **''[matrix]''** server  |
+| • Visit //membership levels// for **[[membership_levels#where_to_send_donations_membership_dues|more options]]**. |
+=== Notes ===
+^ //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.// ((review ''[[:bboard|bboard]]'' → ANNOUNCE for an update //''30-Sep-24''//))|