This howto will help you start using Matrix. I will take you thru the process to download the client, how to setup your account, and then teach you how to use the Matrix. [Here is a small video explaining what Matrix is.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BieAw6lwntU)
This howto will help you start using Matrix. I will take you thru the process to download the client, how to setup your account, and then teach you how to use the Matrix.
**If you are not sure what Matrix is, then start by watching [this small video explaining it.](https://odysee.com/@DenshiVideo:f/just-use-matrix.:4).**
Also, if you're not sure why you should be using Signal anymore, please just scroll to the video at the bottom of this page.
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There are a couple of different clients out there, but most use Element, which was created by the same people who created Matrix.
### Desktop client
If you do not want to put it on a phone, then just use the Element web client or download the desktop client for your operating system.
On Android, I suggest you NOT install from the G00g Play "Toy" Store and do the following instead:
### Android
1. Install F-Droid store, which you can do with this QR.
On Android, I suggest you NOT install from the G00g Play "Toy" Store and instead install it using the F-Droid store which has all free and open source Android apps:
1. Open F-Droid and search for [Element](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/im.vector.app/).
1. Then open the F-Droid app and search for [Element](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/im.vector.app/) in it.
1. Install Element and go to the next section.
On iOS (Apple), install [Element app from their store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/element-messenger/id1083446067).
### iOS (Apple)
On iOS (Apple), install [Element app from their store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/element-messenger/id1083446067) and go to the next section.
## Creating a Matrix Account
Now one of the **major advantages** to Matrix is that it is decentralized and federated. What this means is that each Matrix server talks to each other and that a user with an account on one server is able to communicate with other users on different servers. [Here is a small video explaining it.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BieAw6lwntU) Feel free to read up on more of that if you'd like, but it is outside of scope here.
Now one of the **major advantages** to Matrix is that it is decentralized and federated. What this means is that each Matrix server talks to each other and that a user with an account on one server is able to communicate with other users on different servers. Feel free to read up on more of that if you'd like, but it is outside of scope here.
### First: Choose the server you want
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And yet [another list](https://publiclist.anchel.nl) for you to choose from.
** I read about this [here](https://glowers.club/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki%3Anewfriends) and wanted to share:
Even the Monero developers created [their own server](http://matrix.monero.social/).
##### The fine print
For those who keep creating accounts on the Matrix.org server, please be aware of this, which ** I read about [here](https://glowers.club/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki%3Anewfriends) and wanted to share:
Using matrix.org as your homeserver is not recommended by the vast majority of [Matrix] users as they selectively apply their rules, are uncooperative with other homeservers, and have previously mass-banned rooms for no reason. Numerous popular rooms will not be accessible if you use matrix.org as your homeserver**
### Second: Create the account
* Here you will substitute which Matrix server you chose and follow along with these instructions.
* Here you will substitute your chosen Matrix server and follow along with these instructions.
Depending upon what you are using, please refer to these clearly written tutorials with screenshots written by the Monero Core Team. I believe their server is public, so you are free to use their server if you wanted to.
* [How to join Matrix via Web](https://forum.monero.space/d/79-how-to-join-the-monero-core-team-matrix-server-web)
* [How to join Matrix via Android](https://forum.monero.space/d/81-how-to-join-the-monero-core-team-matrix-server-android)
* [How to join Matrix via Apple iPhone](https://forum.monero.space/d/82-how-to-join-the-monero-core-team-matrix-server-apple-ios)
* Now you should have a Matrix account on the server you chose.
When done with the above instructions, you should have a Matrix account on the server you chose.
## Now how do I use Matrix?
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1. Check under the [section titled "Getting Connected" here](https://frontpagelinux.com/tutorials/beginners-guide-how-to-get-started-with-element-matrix/) to learn more about how to join rooms.
1. I will have to add more but this is the first draft...
### Hush has a Matrix room
1. For those who learn better with a video, check out [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDD49zEp3Uk) to better learn your way around the Matrix web client.
1. You can join other Hush puppies on Matrix at [#hush:privacytools.io](https://matrix.to/#hush:privacytools.io), so come on down!
Feel free to join the Hush puppies on Matrix.
Our channel is #hush:privacytools.io, so come on down!
1. I would search around but the best way to learn Matrix is by using it.
#### Other resources
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I don't want that in my life. Do you want that in yours?
