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.
But maybe nextcloud talk, then.
And don’t try to guide OP away from what they say they need. Suggest options, fine, but I for one think their decision to try and accommodate existing habits of users, is the correct one.
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.
Bottom line, it can work, if matrix is what op wants to go with.
As for SLL, without it any browser based thing is going to get you a warning, from the browser itself, at least.