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Self-hosting a Matrix server for 5 years (yaky.dev)
submitted 11 months ago by Yaky@slrpnk.net to c/selfhosting@slrpnk.net
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Experiences with the Matrix protocol, Matrix Synapse server, bridges, and Element mobile app. There are some you-just-have-to-know-this issues.

TL;DR:

  • Matrix Synapse: works fine, but requires constant manual maintenance.
  • Bridges: work pretty well.
  • Element: generally OK, some issues with timely notifications, no feature parity between Element Classic and Element X, terrible on-boarding (with current setup)
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[-] poVoq@slrpnk.net 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Yeah, that is a pretty realistic assessment, and the author should definitely try out Snikket (XMPP). There are also somewhat decent bridges for xmpp via https://slidge.im/

this post was submitted on 30 Nov 2025
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