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In a first step I install
The Matrix Client Element on my computer.
FAU members Can also download preconfigured versions
via the software distribution of The RRZE.
Alternatively, you can use one
of the four download links, which you can find on the instructions page.
After the installation I open Element.
For this I click on the app icon.
Afterwards I can log in directly.
So I click on the login button and now I see
the selection of the home server.
Since we want to use the RRZE Matrix Server,
I have to press the button change next To the current selection matrix.org.
Now I can enter Matrix.fau.de inside the field.
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Once I click on continue I get the opportunity
to sign-in via IdM.
I can see the button "continue via IdM".
Once I click this button, my browser will open up
and I am able to login With my login-in credentials.
On the next screen I can see
My first and last name and my Matrix ID, which I can use to get
found within the app by external users.
Once again I press “Continue”
and allow the reopening of the site in Element.
I can see the Element dashboard.
To finish the registration process,
I should activate the secure backup.
I start by clicking onto my profile
> Security.
I scroll down on the settings page
To section cross signature.
And click on setup.
The dialogue secure backup opens up.
I have two options: a security key
Or a security phrase.
Personally, I prefer a password to remember
Instead of always searching for a security key.
I choose
Enter a Security Phrase.
Matrix will now ask for my phrase.
This phrase is always needed
when I sign in on a new device or on the Matrix web client.
If I ever lose my Security phrase,
I will also lose all my messages.
Please remember to choose a secure phrase that you store in a safe place.
Even the support can't restore lost Security Phrases.
Now I have to choose
my Security Phrase.
Select a Security Phrase that differs
from your regular
IdM-password With at least 8 characters
and ideally numbers and special characters
Matrix displays how secure the new phrase is.
For example you can see that Gnome isn't a secure phrase –
at least for Matrix.
After I entered a secure phrase,
I click on continue
Now I have to re-enter my phrase.
And accept once more.
In a last step
I need to save my security key.
This key is my backup key, if I ever Forget my Security phrase.
Basically the backup backup key.
I can copy this key
and store it in my Keyword manager.
Or I can safe it somewhere safe on my disk.
I click on continue.
By the way, writing it on a post-it and pinning it to your monitor isn't a secure storage solution.
We don't recommend this method of storing keys :)
After I saved my key I can once again
click on the button continue.
Now I have to verify my credentials.
Once again my Browser opens up and I have
to login with my IdM credentials.
My browser opens up.
And I can confirm that I am no robot.
That I created the security phrase.
Afterwards I can close my browser.
And click confirm inside the app.
My security phrase is setup.
Now I am ready to chat within Matrix (Element).
At this point I wish you much fun with the use of Matrix.
If you have any additional questions,
feel free to send a eMail to Matrix@fau.de.
We also love feedback about our documentation and our service.
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