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Synapse is an open source `Matrix <https://matrix.org>`__ homeserver
implementation, written and maintained by `Element <https://element.io>`_.
`Matrix <https://github.com/matrix-org>`__ is the open standard for
secure and interoperable real time communications. You can directly run
secure and interoperable real-time communications. You can directly run
and manage the source code in this repository, available under an AGPL
license (or alternatively under a commercial license from Element).
There is no support provided by Element unless you have a
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`Admin Console product <https://element.io/enterprise-functionality/admin-console>`_,
giving admins the power to easily manage an organization-wide
deployment. It includes advanced identity management, auditing,
moderation and data retention options as well as Long Term Support and
SLAs. ESS can be used to support any Matrix-based frontend client.
moderation and data retention options as well as Long-Term Support and
SLAs. ESS supports any Matrix-compatible client.
.. contents::
🛠️ Installing and configuration
===============================
🛠️ Installation and configuration
==================================
The Synapse documentation describes `how to install Synapse <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/setup/installation.html>`_. We recommend using
`Docker images <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/setup/installation.html#docker-images-and-ansible-playbooks>`_ or `Debian packages from Matrix.org
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An easy way to get started is to login or register via Element at
https://app.element.io/#/login or https://app.element.io/#/register respectively.
You will need to change the server you are logging into from ``matrix.org``
and instead specify a Homeserver URL of ``https://<server_name>:8448``
and instead specify a homeserver URL of ``https://<server_name>:8448``
(or just ``https://<server_name>`` if you are using a reverse proxy).
If you prefer to use another client, refer to our
`client breakdown <https://matrix.org/ecosystem/clients/>`_.
@@ -162,16 +162,15 @@ the public internet. Without it, anyone can freely register accounts on your hom
This can be exploited by attackers to create spambots targeting the rest of the Matrix
federation.
Your new user name will be formed partly from the ``server_name``, and partly
from a localpart you specify when you create the account. Your name will take
the form of::
Your new Matrix ID will be formed partly from the ``server_name``, and partly
from a localpart you specify when you create the account in the form of::
@localpart:my.domain.name
(pronounced "at localpart on my dot domain dot name").
As when logging in, you will need to specify a "Custom server". Specify your
desired ``localpart`` in the 'User name' box.
desired ``localpart`` in the 'Username' box.
🎯 Troubleshooting and support
==============================
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IDs (3PIDs) to Matrix user IDs, as well as verifying the ownership of 3PIDs
before creating that mapping.
**They are not where accounts or credentials are stored - these live on home
servers. Identity Servers are just for mapping 3rd party IDs to matrix IDs.**
**Identity servers do not store accounts or credentials - these are stored and managed on homeservers.
Identity Servers are just for mapping 3rd Party IDs to Matrix IDs.**
This process is very security-sensitive, as there is obvious risk of spam if it
This process is highly security-sensitive, as there is an obvious risk of spam if it
is too easy to sign up for Matrix accounts or harvest 3PID data. In the longer
term, we hope to create a decentralised system to manage it (`matrix-doc #712
<https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/issues/712>`_), but in the meantime,
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We welcome contributions to Synapse from the community!
The best place to get started is our
`guide for contributors <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/development/contributing_guide.html>`_.
This is part of our larger `documentation <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest>`_, which includes
This is part of our broader `documentation <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest>`_, which includes
information for Synapse developers as well as Synapse administrators.
Developers might be particularly interested in:
* `Synapse's database schema <https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/development/database_schema.html>`_,