Setup Your Self Hosted, Open Source, Matrix Chat Server for Fully Private and Encrypted Messaging

Learn how to set up a self-hosted, open-source Matrix chat server for fully private and encrypted messaging in this comprehensive 47-minute tutorial. Explore the installation process of Dendrite, a Matrix homeserver implementation, using Docker and Docker Compose. Follow step-by-step instructions to create the necessary folder structure, install required software, configure the server, and set up reverse proxy and federation. Gain insights into Matrix configuration details and learn how to test your newly created server. Perfect for those interested in secure, decentralized communication solutions.

Beginning
Introduction to Matrix
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Setting Up our Host Environment
Setup our LXC Host
Create our Matrix Folder Structure
Install Docker-CE and Docker Compose
Pull Down and Edit our Docker Compose
Generate our Secure Keys for the Server
Get and Edit our Configuration File
Matrix Configuration in Detail
Initial Start and Test of our Matrix Server
Setup Our Reverse Proxy
Setup Federation for Matrix