What it is

Element is an implementation of the open Matrix protocol. Matrix is a messenger protocol with the same intend like What's app, also with features from Mattermost. As the main differences is, it is self hosted and federated (like email). This means, we run the server in our server room and you can communicate with people from other Matrix instances.

Glossary

There many names involved we should clear out

• Matrix: The open communications protocol
• Element: The main developer of your software stack (Element.io)
• Element-web: The Matrix Web client
• Element X: The recommended mobile app
• Synapse: The Matrix server backend
• MAS: Matrix Authentication Server - Backend Managing the Matrix Users

Where to start

Starting is quite easy: Go to our Element-Web Client ITP Element-Web