Next Steps

After Install

Your server is running. Here's how to start using it.

Download a Matrix Client

ClientPlatformsLink
ElementWeb, Desktop, iOS, Androidelement.io/download
SchildiChatDesktop, iOS, Androidschildi.chat
FluffyChatiOS, Android, Linuxfluffychat.im

Sign In to Your Server

  1. Open your Matrix client (e.g., Element)
  2. Click "Sign In" → "Edit" homeserver URL
  3. Enter your server name:
    • Mode 1: example.com
    • Mode 2: matrix.example.com
  4. Sign in with your installer-generated credentials
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Your first account was created by the installer. Check the output for your username and password!

Create More Accounts

Registration is closed by default for security. Use the Admin Room to manage accounts:

Via Admin Room (recommended) 
# In Element, find "Conduit Admin Room" and type:
@conduit:example.com create-user alice SecurePassword123

# Then share credentials with the user

The Admin Room lets you manage users from any Matrix client — no SSH needed. See the full Admin Room guide for all commands.

Optional: Enable self-registration 
# In the Admin Room:
@conduit:example.com allow-registration true

# Share the token from /opt/conduit/CREDENTIALS.txt
# When done:
@conduit:example.com allow-registration false

Security Best Practices

  • 🔒 Registration is closed by default — manage accounts via Admin Room
  • 🔑 Use strong passwords (minimum 8 characters)
  • ✅ Enable cross-signing for device verification
  • 💾 Backup your encryption keys (Settings → Security → Backup)
  • 🛡️ Only ports 80, 443, 8448, 3478, 5349 should be open
  • 🔄 Keep Conduit updated regularly