Element
A messenger formerly known as Riot.im.
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Installing
package managers
- Flatpak: Flathub
Mobile
- Apple iOS: vector/id1083446067
- Android:
- Google Play Store: im.vector.app
- F-Droid
Troubleshooting
My keys aren't synced
Set up the key backup properly on all devices:
- User icon (top left)
- Settings
- Security & Privacy
- Key backup → restore from backup
You want to have all your devices backing up keys and you want to see all of these devices provide a valid signature from a verified device. If it doesn't work, Delete backup and start again on all devices.
Request failed: not found (404)
Maybe the homeserver URL is wrong? You can find out your homeserver URL when you take the domain of your username – e.g. example.com when the username is @user:example.com – and open https://example.com/.well-known/matrix/server in your browser. The homeserver URL is stored in the JSON value m.server.
Articles
- Slack-rival Element wins largest ever collaborative software deal – supplying half a million licences to help communication in the German education system. (sifted, 7/2020)