Element
Self-hosted communication & messaging tool that provides platform for encrypted communication, file sharing, and collaboration based on the Matrix protocol.
Overview
A glossy Matrix collaboration client for the web. Element is a Matrix-based end-to-end encrypted messenger and secure collaboration app. It’s decentralised for digital sovereign self-hosting, or through a hosting service such as Element Matrix Services. Element operates on the open Matrix network to provide interoperability and easy connections. The project has 13K+ GitHub stars and is licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Getting Started
Source: GitHub README
The easiest way to test Element is to just use the hosted copy at .
The develop branch is continuously deployed to
for those who like living dangerously.
To host your own instance of Element see Installing Element Web.
To install Element as a desktop application, see Running as a desktop app below.
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