A Real Quick Start

A barebones manual for using the Magaya Matrix instance.

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  1. Open up your Matrix client.
  2. Register an account on our homeserver matrix.magaya.org.
    • Save your password somewhere safe! Lost accounts are gone forever!
  3. You’re all done!
  4. Enter an email for account recovery (Optional).
    1. Open Settings → General→ Email addresses, and enter your email.
    2. Check your inbox; you will receive a verification link to follow and complete the process.
  5. Create a secure back up of your encryption keys (Optional, Highly Recommended).
    1. Open Settings → Security & Privacy → Secure Backup
    2. Click Set up
    3. Select your preferred method of back up
      • Save your Security Key (and passphrase if you used one) somewhere safe! Lost accounts are gone forever!



💡   New to Matrix and Element and feeling a bit overwhelmed? No worries! See the Magaya Manual!

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