Synapse is a highly scalable and flexible Matrix communication server that enables communication via instant messaging, VoIP, and IoT communication.
This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Synapse on your EndeavourOS Latest server.
Before you get started with the installation process, ensure that you have the following requirements:
To install Synapse, you will need to install the following dependencies:
sudo pacman -S python python-pip sqlite
Once you have installed the dependencies, you can proceed with the installation of Synapse.
It is recommended that you install Synapse in a virtual environment to prevent any compatibility issues.
To create a virtual environment for Synapse using venv, run the following command:
python -m venv ~/synapse
Activate the virtual environment by running the command:
source ~/synapse/bin/activate
Use pip to install Synapse:
pip install --upgrade pip setuptools
pip install matrix-synapse
After installation, you need to configure Synapse. You can use the provided template configuration file by copying it to your Synapse installation directory and editing as per your requirements:
cp /etc/matrix-synapse/homeserver.yaml ~/synapse/
cd ~/synapse/
nano homeserver.yaml
You will need to configure the file with your server and domain information. After making any necessary changes, save and close the file.
Finally, start the Synapse server by running the following command:
synctl start
You can verify that the Synapse server is running correctly by checking the logs:
tail -f /var/log/matrix-synapse/homeserver.log
You can now access the Synapse server via Matrix clients such as Riot, Element, Quicksy, and many more compatible clients.
In this tutorial, we have gone through the process of installing, configuring, and running Synapse on EndeavourOS Latest. Once you have installed and configured Synapse, you can explore its many features and options for instant messaging, VoIP, and IoT communication.
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