About the [matrix] server : tchncs.de

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Matrix is a modern way of decentralized communication, internet of things and much more. We here at tchncs.de are proud to host one of the first Matrix servers out there, as it is for us what we always hoped to get with Jabber (XMPP). Not only is all the fancy modern stuff - like uploads or chathistory - built-in by default, there also is a great cross-plattform-client available. Even after some difficulties with running Matrix, we continue to believe that Matrix is the future and you are invited to become part of it!

Using Matrix - with Element

To make it as easy as possible, we are hosting a web-version of the popular Slack-oriented Element-Client for you.

tchncs Rooms & Spaces

A set of recommended tchncs-related rooms and spaces. Spaces are groups of rooms, similar to Discord servers or workspaces on Slack. Spaces can have sub-spaces.

Spaces & Subspaces

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Sliding sync

This Matrixserver supports the upcoming new syncv3 protocol, also known as sliding-sync. It can speed your Matrix experience up significantly. Note that is not released yet.
If you want to give it a try, have a look at the Element-X mobile app. Also Element-Web/Desktop supports this but it less reliable as of now. It cannot autodetect the url, so in your Labs-settings, configure syncv3.matrix.tchncs.de for sliding sync. You might need to enable Labs in your client first.

💡 MOTD:

Now with support for sliding sync! Scroll for instructions.

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Synapse Version

Please mind the Rules, our Terms of Service and the Data Protection Notes.

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FAQ

Isn't Matrix just an IRC-client?

No. It's its own thing - the developers appear to promote their bridges to other networks very heavily, which seems to cause confusion here and there. Also the IRC-bridge uses "shadow users / puppets" to make it more fancy and native looking in the userlists.

(How) can i migrate between servers?

You can try out the tool at EMS: https://ems.element.io/tools/matrix-migration

Which client should i choose?

This time around, Element is so far the best choice, as it coming from basically the same people, already working on Matrix and the Synapse server-software and ships implementations of new Matrix-features early. Element is available for all major operating systems.

Using our Matrixserver with a client

This is yet only tested with Element, but it should be at least similar with other clients.. . Before logging in from element-android for example, hit "Custom server" and type in matrix.tchncs.de just like in the screenshot. You can leave the identity server default:

My client complains about a misconfigured captcha!

This is a known problem with Element running in desktop-apps or on an unknown domain: reCaptcha can only be configured for specific domains - your computer's IP adress is not behind the configured domains and therefore not whitelisted.

Please refer to chat.tchncs.de to create your account instead!
...after that, you may log-in from where ever you desire.

What are the servers specs?

Notable infrastrucure parts

Host	Purpose	Hardware	Matrix only
H1	Turnserver for 1:1 calls Legacy proxy `tchncs.de -> matrix.tchncs.de` .well-known info for clients and servers	KVM 10 dedicated cores 32 GB RAM 1TB storage NVMe	No
H2	Synapse Matrixserver Some bots & bridges Database Media repository (not storage)	Baremetal 16C / 32T CPU 128 GB RAM 2x2 TB Raid 1 NVMe	Yes
H3	Whatsapp bridge Signal bridge ~~XMPP bridge~~	Baremetal 4C / 8T CPU 64 GB RAM 2x500 GB Raid 1 NVMe	No
H5	Sliding sync proxy	Baremetal 4C / 8T CPU 64 GB RAM 2x500 GB Raid 1 NVMe	No

Is the communityroom bridged to anything?

Yes, there is a bridge to our Telegram group and to #tchncs over at the Freenode IRC-network.

A tutorial for the Telegram bridge didn't work, what can i do?

We used a different, now discontinued, software for the bridge in the beginning and migrated over to a new, way more powerful solution, which works a bit differently. Please scroll down and follow our instructions below. If it still doesn't work, please ask for help in our Community room or forum.

Bots

Moderation Bot

A moderation bot with spamprotection and watched banlists.
MXID: @modbot:tchncs.de

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Bridges

Telegram Bridge

Connect groupchats, or even your entire Telegram-account.
MXID: @telegrambot:tchncs.de

Instructions Features

There are two ways to get started. The second one is not relevant for you, if the Telegram-room is already a thing.

Connecting two already existing rooms

On the Telegram-side, invite @tchncs_bot
Obtain the room-id, using the command /id
On the Matrix-side, invite @telegrambot:tchncs.de
Create the portal using the !tg bridge mynewid command
Enjoy.

Create a new Telegram-room for your Matrix-room

On the Matrix-side, invite @telegrambot:tchncs.de
Create the portal using the !tg create group|supergroup|channel command, choose one or leave the type blank, it will use "group" by default.
Enjoy.

Limitations / configurations

Setting	tchncs.de	Global
Initial member sync	20	20
Max TG room size	600	600
Login permissions		whitelist
Relay permissions		whitelist
End 2 Bridge encryption	by default	by default

Please mind that even TG 600 users is quite alot if its only for one or two Matrix users. Please be fair with your resource usage.

There is more the bridge can do. Check out this document for further instructions! Also, of course there is an !tg help command, ready to assist you.

If the bot is not replying, it maybe got stuck. In this event, please consult #tchncs:tchncs.de after waiting a few minutes.

This service is powered by tulir/mautrix-telegram.

Signal Bridge

As you were there
@signalbot:tchncs.de

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Whatsapp Bridge

Stay outta there
@whatsappbot:tchncs.de

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