So I want to setup a messaging server in my home that works like Telegram or Whatsapp - it should use the local network as we plan on moving around a lot of photos and files between our devices for some projects
What should I use? XMPP? Or Matrix? Or is there something else that’s ideal for local networks?
Thanks!
I don’t recall matrix-synapse needing to talk to any outside systems, unless you federate, generate url previews, or use integrations?
And can’t you just self-host element, too? I do.
Its not strictly needed but everything is build with that assumption in mind and thus there will be many papercuts.
Yes you can self-host Element, but you have to be very careful with the setup to avoid cors issues and I think it will also permanently show a big warning if the connection is not via HTTPS.