Matrix
Matrix is an open-standard, encrypted, and federated chat protocol. Clients exist for multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. The standard client is called Element, and can be downloaded at https://element.io/download. A web interface hosted by us can be found at chat.pub.solar.
Basic information
More information on Matrix can be found on:
Setting up
Homeserver address for clients
When logging in to clients, you'll have to provide your homeserver address. This is matrix.pub.solar, not chat.pub.solar.
Saving your encryption keys
The first time you log in, you'll be asked to save your encryption keys. Make sure to write these down in a secure location! We recommend using a password manager. Matrix messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means that the administrators of pub.solar cannot read their contents. However, if you lose your encryption keys you'll lose access to all previous messages.
Bridging
Proprietary chat services such as Discord, Telegram, and WhatsApp can be bridged to Matrix, allowing you to communicate with users on the target network.
Several public bridges are available, such as t2bot.