[Matrix] - Open Source Encrypted Messaging
Published: 2021-11-19 17:25:31

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title: [Matrix] - Open Source Encrypted Messaging
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date: 2021-11-11 00:00:00 UTC
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canonical_url: https://www.weckmann.me/posts/matrix-opensource-encrypted-messaging/
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Imagine a world...  
...where it is as simple to message or call anyone as it is to send them an email.  
...where you can communicate without being forced to install the same app.  
...where you can choose who hosts your communication.  
...where your conversations are secured by E2E encryption.  
...where there’s a simple standard HTTP API for sharing real-time data on the web.

Matrix.org

If these things interest you as much as they interest me, follow along!

## 1. Navigate to a Matrix client, I recommend [Element](https://app.element.io/#/register).

![Element App landing page](https://www.weckmann.me/assets/images/Landing-1024x768.jpg)

Element Landing Page

## 2. Once here, click on "Create Account."

![Create account form on Element App](https://www.weckmann.me/assets/images/Create_Account-1024x768.jpg)

Create Account

## 3. Select which server you'd like to create your account on.

You can see a list of some [here](https://www.hello-matrix.net/public_servers.php). If you're unsure just use the default, matrix.org.

![Selecting your server on Element App](https://www.weckmann.me/assets/images/Select_Server-1024x768.jpg)

Select Server

## 4. Fill out all the standard information and verify your email if necessary.

![Welcome page on Element](https://www.weckmann.me/assets/images/Welcome-1024x768.png)

Welcome to Element

Welcome to the Matrix and Element! From here you can message anyone on any matrix server. This is possible through federation.

Federation refers to different computing entities adhering to a certain standard of operations in a collective manner to facilitate communication. It also describes operations between two distinct formally disconnected telecommunication networks with distinct internal structures. It may also describe an attempt made by groups to delegate authority of development and prevent fragmentation.

Techopedia

## Let's Send A Direct Message Now!

![Send DM on Element](https://www.weckmann.me/assets/images/DM-1024x768.png)

Sending Direct Messages

What does **@clark:chat.wkmn.cloud** mean?

**@clark** = The user you're looking to message.

**chat.wkmn.cloud** = The Matrix server the user exists on.

![Send message on Element](https://www.weckmann.me/assets/images/Send_Message-1-1024x768.png)

Sending Direct Messages

## Profile Customization!

Element makes it incredibly easy to customize your profile. In the upper-right-hand corner select the down arrow next to your name.

![Config menu on Element](https://www.weckmann.me/assets/images/Menu-1024x768.png)

Action Menu

From here select "All Settings."

![Settings menyu on Element](https://www.weckmann.me/assets/images/Settings-1024x768.png)

Settings

You can change your display name, password, email, photo, and more! Dig through the settings and mix some things up.

## Thank You!

Thank's for reading my post! If you've followed along feel free to message me!

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