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If I want to get my non-tech-savvy friends into using Matrix, what homeserver should I tell them to make an account on? (mander.xyz)
submitted 6 days ago by explorator_1317@mander.xyz to c/matrix@programming.dev
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About the only thing I know is that matrix.org is over-crowded and they want people to use other homeservers. What are the other options for newbies?

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[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

one that supports matrix auth and element call. otherwise login will be somewhat clunky, and you won't have calls.

[–] stratself@lemdro.id 1 points 6 days ago

https://servers.joinmatrix.org/

[–] nebulahhh@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 6 days ago (2 children)

You could set one up for you and your friends its not too difficult

[–] explorator_1317@mander.xyz 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I've thought about it. Eventually I suspect I might. There's a few reasons I'm not doing so right now though:

  • I want the server we start with to be highly reliable, and that means I'd prefer to trust a host with more admin experience than I have.
  • Self-hosting is a non-option for me right now in any case.
  • While technically I could afford to pay hosting fees, I'm trying to spend as little as possible right now.

Eventually, I think I will want to set one up, just not soon unfortunately.

[–] nebulahhh@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 5 days ago

If you do get arround to hosting one and you want help you can DM me here or on matrix @nebby:chaos-ex.chat