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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 2 weeks 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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[–] stratself 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

https://servers.joinmatrix.org/

[–] explorator_1317@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago

OOOH

I had not found this, thank you!

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

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

[–] nebulahhh@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

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

[–] explorator_1317@mander.xyz 0 points 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Theres a big list. Any of those.

[–] JadedBlueEyes@programming.dev 1 points 2 weeks ago

(make sure to test them before you recommend them, I know federated.nexus, unredacted.org and 4d2.org are good)