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Welcome to Element Messenger, a powerful Matrix client designed for seamless communication. This guide will help you navigate its features and start your journey with Element efficiently.
Welcome to Element Messenger, a powerful Matrix client designed for seamless communication. This guide will help you navigate its features and start your journey with Element efficiently.


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== What Makes Element Unique? 🌟 ==
== What Makes Element Unique? 🌟 ==


Element stands out due to its robust features tailored for group communications:
Element stands out due to its robust features tailored for group communications:


# **🕵️ Anonymity**: Sign up with just a username; no phone number required.
* '''🕵️ Anonymity''': Sign up with just a username; no phone number required.
# **🌐 Accessibility**: Accessible on NIPR via the web. Self-hosting may be required for enhanced privacy.
* '''🌐 Accessibility''': Accessible on NIPR via the web. Self-hosting may be required for enhanced privacy.
# **📣 Custom Notifications**: Set up alerts for specific keywords to stay focused on relevant discussions.
* '''📣 Custom Notifications''': Set up alerts for specific keywords to stay focused on relevant discussions.
# **💬 Organized Chats**: Utilize threads to keep conversations streamlined and organized.
* '''💬 Organized Chats''': Utilize threads to keep conversations streamlined and organized.


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Explore the capabilities of Element on [https://matrix.irregularchat.com Matrix Chat]. While Matrix and Element are often used interchangeably, numerous clients are available across different platforms.
Explore the capabilities of Element on [https://matrix.irregularchat.com Matrix Chat]. While Matrix and Element are often used interchangeably, numerous clients are available across different platforms.


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== Essential Resources ==
== Essential Resources ==


# [https://static.element.io/pdfs/element-user-guide.pdf Official Element User Guide]
* [https://static.element.io/pdfs/element-user-guide.pdf Official Element User Guide]
# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_(protocol) Matrix on Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_(protocol) Matrix on Wikipedia]
# [https://matrix.org/docs/chat_basics/matrix-for-im/ Learn More About Matrix]
* [https://matrix.org/docs/chat_basics/matrix-for-im/ Learn More About Matrix]
# [https://nebuchadnezzar-megolm.github.io/static/paper.pdf Deep Dive Into Matrix Protocol]
* [https://nebuchadnezzar-megolm.github.io/static/paper.pdf Deep Dive Into Matrix Protocol]


📥 **[https://element.io/download Download Element Messenger]** available for Desktop, Android, iOS, and Web.
📥 '''[https://element.io/download Download Element Messenger]''' available for Desktop, Android, iOS, and Web.


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== Using Matrix with the Irregular Chat Login 🔑 ==
== Using Matrix with the Irregular Chat Login 🔑 ==


[![Login Button](./media/login-button.png)](https://element.irregularchat.com)
[![Login Button](./media/login-button.png)](https://element.irregularchat.com)


[https://static.element.io/pdfs/element-user-guide.pdf Official Element User Guide]
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== Navigating Element Messenger ==
== Navigating Element Messenger ==


When selecting a Matrix link, choose **“Continue using Element”** for a smooth experience.
When selecting a Matrix link, choose '''“Continue using Element”''' for a smooth experience.


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=== Get Started ===
=== Get Started ===


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==== Logging In ====
==== Logging In ====


**Ensure you are logged out from any other Matrix accounts, or use a separate client like Fluffy Chat.**
**Ensure you are logged out from any other Matrix accounts, or use a separate client like Fluffy Chat.**


# **Download and Install Element**: Available on [https://element.io/download Desktop and Mobile].
* '''Download and Install Element''': Available on [https://element.io/download Desktop and Mobile].
# **Configure and Login**:
* '''Configure and Login''':
  # Navigate to [https://matrix.irregularchat.com Matrix Chat] or directly open the Element App.
** Navigate to [https://matrix.irregularchat.com Matrix Chat] or directly open the Element App.
  # Select **“I already have an account”** or **“Login”**.
** Select '''“I already have an account”''' or '''“Login”'''.
  # Set the Homeserver to `<code>matrix.irregularchat.com</code>` without adding “HTTPS://”.
** Set the Homeserver to `<code>matrix.irregularchat.com</code>` without adding “HTTPS://”.
  # Follow prompts to update the homeserver. Login buttons will appear afterward.
** Follow prompts to update the homeserver. Login buttons will appear afterward.
# **Account Setup**:
* '''Account Setup''':
  # Choose **“IrregularChat SSO”** or the Puzzle Piece Login 🧩.
** Choose '''“IrregularChat SSO”''' or the Puzzle Piece Login 🧩.
  # You may ignore any upgrade notices.
** You may ignore any upgrade notices.


==== Security Setup ====
==== Security Setup ====


# **Secure Your Account**:
* '''Secure Your Account''':
  1. **Security Phrase**: Create a security phrase and store it in a password manager. [https://ems-docs.element.io/books/element-cloud-documentation/page/set-up-cross-signing Cross signing guide With Pictures].
** '''Security Phrase''': Create a security phrase and store it in a password manager. [https://ems-docs.element.io/books/element-cloud-documentation/page/set-up-cross-signing Cross signing guide With Pictures].
  2. **Cross-Device Signing**: Enable if using multiple devices to maintain security across all. Navigate to **Settings** → **Security & Privacy** → **Cryptography**.
** '''Cross-Device Signing''': Enable if using multiple devices to maintain security across all. Navigate to **Settings** → **Security & Privacy** → **Cryptography**.
  3. If you didn’t set a recovery key the first time, reset your cross-device signing with this [https://ems-docs.element.io/books/element-cloud-documentation/page/reset-cross-signing guide].
** If you didn’t set a recovery key the first time, reset your cross-device signing with this [https://ems-docs.element.io/books/element-cloud-documentation/page/reset-cross-signing guide].
  4. Avoid setting restrictions on sending encrypted messages to unverified sessions. Do NOT enable **Never send encrypted messages to unverified sessions from this session**.
** Avoid setting restrictions on sending encrypted messages to unverified sessions. Do NOT enable **Never send encrypted messages to unverified sessions from this session**.


==== Joining Spaces ====
==== Joining Spaces ====


# **Join the Conversation**: Enter the Irregular Chat [http://url.irregular.chat/matrix-public Public Entrance Space].
* '''Join the Conversation''': Enter the Irregular Chat [http://url.irregular.chat/matrix-public Public Entrance Space].
# **Direct message one of the admins to be added to additional chats**:
* '''Direct message one of the admins to be added to additional chats''':
  # [https://matrix.to/#/@sac:irregularchat.com @sac]
** [https://matrix.to/#/@sac:irregularchat.com @sac]
  # [https://matrix.to/#/@asymmetricfox:irregularchat.com @asymmetricfox]
** [https://matrix.to/#/@asymmetricfox:irregularchat.com @asymmetricfox]
  # [https://matrix.to/#/@dog142g:irregularchat.com @dog142g]
** [https://matrix.to/#/@dog142g:irregularchat.com @dog142g]
  # [https://matrix.to/#/@jumson:irregularchat.com @jumson]
** [https://matrix.to/#/@jumson:irregularchat.com @jumson]
# **Accept Invites**: You should receive invites to the [https://matrix.to/#/!OcvzfbMBIgiwxTDcwY:irregularchat.com Main Space] (Without the invite, these links will not work).
* '''Accept Invites''': You should receive invites to the [https://matrix.to/#/!OcvzfbMBIgiwxTDcwY:irregularchat.com Main Space] (Without the invite, these links will not work).


**On the bottom of your screen**, select the icon resembling 4 boxes.<br />
**On the bottom of your screen**, select the icon resembling 4 boxes.<br />
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Select the **“>”** within spaces to see additional spaces and rooms.
Select the **“>”** within spaces to see additional spaces and rooms.


# **Enter Spaces**:
* '''Enter Spaces''':
  **On the bottom of your screen**, select the notepad icon.<br />
** On the bottom of your screen, select the notepad icon.<br />
  Select **browse spaces**.
** Select **browse spaces**.


==== Customize Your Experience ====
==== Customize Your Experience ====


# **Personalize Your Nickname**: Use `<code>/myroomnick NewUsernameHere</code>` in each room to set a unique nickname.
* '''Personalize Your Nickname''': Use `<code>/myroomnick NewUsernameHere</code>` in each room to set a unique nickname.
# **Customize Notifications**: Go to **Settings** → **Notifications**  
* '''Customize Notifications''': Go to **Settings** → **Notifications**  
**Custom** to set custom notification keywords.
** Custom to set custom notification keywords.
# **Spaces and Rooms**: When added to the Irregular Chat Space, look for the four (4) boxes to reveal the spaces and rooms within the Irregular Chat Space.
* '''Spaces and Rooms''': When added to the Irregular Chat Space, look for the four (4) boxes to reveal the spaces and rooms within the Irregular Chat Space.
# **Bots and Easter Eggs**: Bots will assist with welcome messages and when you post social or news links.
* '''Bots and Easter Eggs''': Bots will assist with welcome messages and when you post social or news links.


**Inside Jokes**: If you have been in the community for a while, you will know that some running jokes or phrases typically produce a response. Now, it is automated.
**Inside Jokes**: If you have been in the community for a while, you will know that some running jokes or phrases typically produce a response. Now, it is automated.
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[https://ems-docs.element.io/books/element-cloud-documentation/page/set-up-cross-signing Secure Backup] [[Secure-backup-guide.png|Secure Backup]]
[https://ems-docs.element.io/books/element-cloud-documentation/page/set-up-cross-signing Secure Backup] [[Secure-backup-guide.png|Secure Backup]]


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==== Device Verification ====
==== Device Verification ====


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==== Notifications ====
==== Notifications ====


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=== Additional Tips 🚨 ===
=== Additional Tips 🚨 ===


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== References 📚 ==
== References 📚 ==


# [https://element.io/personal Element Website]
* [https://element.io/personal Element Website]


[[Category: Secure Communication]]
[[Category: Secure Communication]]
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