Welcome to Matrix!
If you’re new or haven’t started using Matrix yet, we recommend beginning here:
Down below, you can gather more information about Matrix. These guides assume zero prior knowledge, so as long as you read them you will understand Matrix.
Beginner Topics - Casual users
You don’t need to understand everything at once. These pages are designed to be read slowly and in order.
- Quick Start Guide
- Basic Matrix Terms (rooms, spaces, federation)
- Understanding & Choosing Homeservers
- Understanding & Choosing Clients
- Encryption Basics
- Text Chats in Matrix (Custom sticker packs, emotes, replies, threads)
- Voice Chats in Matrix (1:1 calls, group calls, screensharing)
- Bridges - A Basic Overview
Advanced Topics - Power users
These are topics that assume some prior knowledge of computing, networking, and server hosting.
Additional Resources
Carrd.co Site
There is a simplified version of the Quick Start Guide hosted on carrd.co, designed to be easy to share with people who are completely new to Matrix. If you want a short, friendly page to send to friends, you can find it here:
https://switchtomatrix.carrd.co/
JoinMatrix
There is another site, similar to this one, that explains Matrix in beginner-friendly terms for new users. You can find it here:
HELP WANTED
I want to make Matrix more accessible to everyone. If you see any parts of this website missing or wish to add additional information, please check out the contribution page.