Getting Started with [matrix] and Element Client
This guide describes the use of matrix.fairchat.eu as a Matrix server with an Element Client at pro.fairchat.eu as well as a fairlogin account (OIDC as authentication).
1) Go to https://pro.fairchat.eu/#/welcome
2) Select "Sign in":
3) matrix.fairchat.eu should already be entered as the home server.
Otherwise, the home server can be changed as shown here.
4) Click "Continue with OIDC" (fairlogin):
5) You will be redirected to the fairlogin screen: enter your fairlogin details and confirm by clicking "Sign in":
If you do not yet have a fairlogin account, please first create one by clicking Register.
6) If no nickname has yet been set for the fairlogin account, you will need to choose one at this point.
The Matrix ID (unique identifier of the user) will then be generated from the nickname. It is composed as follows: @nickname:fairchat.eu.
Enter a nickname and confirm by clicking Submit.
7) Confirm access by clicking "Continue":
All done! Continue here to set up encryption.