github.com/…/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy
Disable registrations and just create your own users manually.
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Howlinghowler110th@kbin.earth 2 days agowe've thought about this but the documentation isn't user friendly for self hosting. we're generally worried about undesirable people finding it which would not be good.
source_of_truth@lemmy.world 22 hours ago
deadcade@lemmy.deadca.de 2 days ago
The documentation you were looking at might’ve been the Matrix specification.
There is documentation on how to host a Matrix server, I’d honestly recommend using containers (maybe docker compose) for this one. It can definitely be confusing setting up a service like a Matrix homeserver for the first time.
As for other people finding it, you can (and should) make your homeserver invite-only. It’s also possible to disable federation, which makes the server self-contained. It will not accept incoming connections from other servers, nor make outgoing connections to other servers.
This does mean everyone you want to talk with has to be on your homeserver. There are probably better options available if you want to avoid Matrix’ federation issues, like Spacebar.
JadedBlueEyes@programming.dev 2 days ago
Continuwuity.org has reasonable documentation, and you can (and should) disable signups or require a token to sign up.
derin@lemmy.beru.co 2 days ago
There is no risk of others finding it if you don’t turn on federation. It becomes a fully private instance. Just set federation to false.
artiman@piefed.social 2 days ago
you can make your instance invite only