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[Installation](docs/README.md) (upgrades) and some maintenance tasks are automated using [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com/) (see [our Ansible guide](docs/ansible.md)).
[Installation](docs/README.md) (upgrades) and some maintenance tasks are automated using [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com/) (see [our Ansible guide](docs/ansible.md)).
## Supported services
## Supported services
Using this playbook, you can get the following services configured on your server:
Using this playbook, you can get the following services configured on your server:
- (optional, default) a [Synapse](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse) homeserver - storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network
- (optional, default) a [Synapse](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse) homeserver - storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network
- (optional) [Amazon S3](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/) storage for Synapse's content repository (`media_store`) files using [Goofys](https://github.com/kahing/goofys)
- (optional) [Amazon S3](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/) storage for Synapse's content repository (`media_store`) files using [Goofys](https://github.com/kahing/goofys)
- (optional, default) [PostgreSQL](https://www.postgresql.org/) database for Synapse. [Using an external PostgreSQL server](docs/configuring-playbook-external-postgres.md) is also possible.
- (optional, default) [PostgreSQL](https://www.postgresql.org/) database for Synapse. [Using an external PostgreSQL server](docs/configuring-playbook-external-postgres.md) is also possible.
- (optional, default) a [coturn](https://github.com/coturn/coturn) STUN/TURN server for WebRTC audio/video calls
- (optional, default) a [coturn](https://github.com/coturn/coturn) STUN/TURN server for WebRTC audio/video calls
- (optional, default) free [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/) SSL certificate, which secures the connection to the Synapse server and the Element web UI
- (optional, default) free [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/) SSL certificate, which secures the connection to the Synapse server and the Element web UI
- (optional, default) an [Element](https://app.element.io/) ([formerly Riot](https://element.io/previously-riot)) web UI, which is configured to connect to your own Synapse server by default
- (optional, default) an [Element](https://app.element.io/) ([formerly Riot](https://element.io/previously-riot)) web UI, which is configured to connect to your own Synapse server by default
- (optional, default) a [ma1sd](https://github.com/ma1uta/ma1sd) Matrix Identity server
- (optional, default) an [ma1sd](https://github.com/ma1uta/ma1sd) Matrix Identity server
- (optional, default) an [Exim](https://www.exim.org/) mail server, through which all Matrix services send outgoing email (can be configured to relay through another SMTP server)
- (optional, default) an [Exim](https://www.exim.org/) mail server, through which all Matrix services send outgoing email (can be configured to relay through another SMTP server)
- (optional, default) a [nginx](http://nginx.org/) web server, listening on ports 80 and 443 - standing in front of all the other services. Using your own webserver [is possible](docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md)
- (optional, default) an [nginx](http://nginx.org/) web server, listening on ports 80 and 443 - standing in front of all the other services. Using your own webserver [is possible](docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md)
- (optional, advanced) the [matrix-synapse-rest-auth](https://github.com/ma1uta/matrix-synapse-rest-password-provider) REST authentication password provider module
- (optional, advanced) the [matrix-synapse-rest-auth](https://github.com/ma1uta/matrix-synapse-rest-password-provider) REST authentication password provider module
- (optional, advanced) the [matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth](https://github.com/devture/matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth) password provider module
- (optional, advanced) the [matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth](https://github.com/devture/matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth) password provider module
- (optional, advanced) the [matrix-synapse-ldap3](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-synapse-ldap3) LDAP Auth password provider module
- (optional, advanced) the [matrix-synapse-ldap3](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-synapse-ldap3) LDAP Auth password provider module
- (optional, advanced) the [synapse-simple-antispam](https://github.com/t2bot/synapse-simple-antispam) spam checker module
- (optional, advanced) the [synapse-simple-antispam](https://github.com/t2bot/synapse-simple-antispam) spam checker module
- (optional, advanced) the [Matrix Corporal](https://github.com/devture/matrix-corporal) reconciliator and gateway for a managed Matrix server
- (optional, advanced) the [Matrix Corporal](https://github.com/devture/matrix-corporal) reconciliator and gateway for a managed Matrix server
- (optional) the [mautrix-telegram](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-telegram) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Telegram](https://telegram.org/)
- (optional) the [mautrix-telegram](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-telegram) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Telegram](https://telegram.org/)
- (optional) the [mautrix-whatsapp](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-whatsapp) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [WhatsApp](https://www.whatsapp.com/)
- (optional) the [mautrix-whatsapp](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-whatsapp) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Whatsapp](https://www.whatsapp.com/)
- (optional) the [mautrix-facebook](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-facebook) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Facebook](https://facebook.com/)
- (optional) the [mautrix-facebook](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-facebook) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Facebook](https://facebook.com/)
- (optional) the [mautrix-hangouts](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-hangouts) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Google Hangouts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Hangouts)
- (optional) the [mautrix-hangouts](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-hangouts) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Google Hangouts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Hangouts)
- (optional) the [mautrix-instagram](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-instagram) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Instagram](https://instagram.com/)
- (optional) the [mautrix-instagram](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-instagram) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Instagram](https://instagram.com/)
- (optional) the [mautrix-signal](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-signal) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Signal](https://www.signal.org/)
- (optional) the [mautrix-signal](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-signal) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Signal](https://www.signal.org/)
- (optional) the [matrix-appservice-irc](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [IRC](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat)
- (optional) the [matrix-appservice-irc](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [IRC](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat)
- (optional) the [matrix-appservice-discord](https://github.com/Half-Shot/matrix-appservice-discord) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Discord](https://discordapp.com/)
- (optional) the [matrix-appservice-discord](https://github.com/Half-Shot/matrix-appservice-discord) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Discord](https://discordapp.com/)
- (optional) the [matrix-appservice-slack](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-slack) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Slack](https://slack.com/)
- (optional) the [matrix-appservice-slack](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-slack) bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Slack](https://slack.com/)
- (optional) the [matrix-appservice-webhooks](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-appservice-webhooks) bridge for slack compatible webhooks ([ConcourseCI](https://concourse-ci.org/), [Slack](https://slack.com/) etc. pp.)
- (optional) the [matrix-appservice-webhooks](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-appservice-webhooks) bridge for slack compatible webhooks ([ConcourseCI](https://concourse-ci.org/), [Slack](https://slack.com/) etc. pp.)
- (optional) the [matrix-sms-bridge](https://github.com/benkuly/matrix-sms-bridge) for bridging your Matrix server to SMS - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-matrix-bridge-sms.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-matrix-bridge-sms.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [matrix-sms-bridge](https://github.com/benkuly/matrix-sms-bridge) for bridging your Matrix server to SMS - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-matrix-bridge-sms.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-matrix-bridge-sms.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-skype](https://hub.docker.com/r/sorunome/mx-puppet-skype) for bridging your Matrix server to [Skype](https://www.skype.com) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-skype.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-skype.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-skype](https://hub.docker.com/r/sorunome/mx-puppet-skype) for bridging your Matrix server to [Skype](https://www.skype.com) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-skype.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-skype.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-slack](https://hub.docker.com/r/sorunome/mx-puppet-slack) for bridging your Matrix server to [Slack](https://slack.com) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-slack.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-slack.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-slack](https://hub.docker.com/r/sorunome/mx-puppet-slack) for bridging your Matrix server to [Slack](https://slack.com) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-slack.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-slack.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-instagram](https://github.com/Sorunome/mx-puppet-instagram) bridge for Instagram-DMs ([Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/)) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-instagram.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-instagram.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-instagram](https://github.com/Sorunome/mx-puppet-instagram) bridge for Instagram-DMs ([Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/)) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-instagram.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-instagram.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-twitter](https://github.com/Sorunome/mx-puppet-twitter) bridge for Twitter-DMs ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/)) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-twitter.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-twitter.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-twitter](https://github.com/Sorunome/mx-puppet-twitter) bridge for Twitter-DMs ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/)) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-twitter.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-twitter.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-discord](https://github.com/matrix-discord/mx-puppet-discord) bridge for [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-discord](https://github.com/matrix-discord/mx-puppet-discord) bridge for [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-groupme](https://gitlab.com/robintown/mx-puppet-groupme) bridge for [GroupMe](https://groupme.com/) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-groupme.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-groupme.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-groupme](https://gitlab.com/robintown/mx-puppet-groupme) bridge for [GroupMe](https://groupme.com/) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-groupme.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-groupme.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-steam](https://github.com/icewind1991/mx-puppet-steam) bridge for [Steam](https://steamapp.com/) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-steam.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-steam.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [mx-puppet-steam](https://github.com/icewind1991/mx-puppet-steam) bridge for [Steam](https://steamapp.com/) - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-steam.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-steam.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Email2Matrix](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix) for relaying email messages to Matrix rooms - see [docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md](docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Email2Matrix](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix) for relaying email messages to Matrix rooms - see [docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md](docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Dimension](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension), an open source integrations manager for matrix clients - see [docs/configuring-playbook-dimension.md](docs/configuring-playbook-dimension.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Dimension](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension), an open source integrations manager for matrix clients - see [docs/configuring-playbook-dimension.md](docs/configuring-playbook-dimension.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org), an open source collaborative text editor - see [docs/configuring-playbook-etherpad.md](docs/configuring-playbook-etherpad.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org), an open source collaborative text editor - see [docs/configuring-playbook-etherpad.md](docs/configuring-playbook-etherpad.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Jitsi](https://jitsi.org/), an open source video-conferencing platform - see [docs/configuring-playbook-jitsi.md](docs/configuring-playbook-jitsi.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Jitsi](https://jitsi.org/), an open source video-conferencing platform - see [docs/configuring-playbook-jitsi.md](docs/configuring-playbook-jitsi.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [matrix-reminder-bot](https://github.com/anoadragon453/matrix-reminder-bot) for scheduling one-off & recurring reminders and alarms - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-reminder-bot.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-reminder-bot.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [matrix-reminder-bot](https://github.com/anoadragon453/matrix-reminder-bot) for scheduling one-off & recurring reminders and alarms - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-reminder-bot.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-reminder-bot.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Go-NEB](https://github.com/matrix-org/go-neb) multi functional bot written in Go - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bot-go-neb.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-go-neb.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Go-NEB](https://github.com/matrix-org/go-neb) multi functional bot written in Go - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bot-go-neb.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-go-neb.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Mjolnir](https://github.com/matrix-org/mjolnir), a moderation tool for Matrix - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bot-mjolnir.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-mjolnir.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [Mjolnir](https://github.com/matrix-org/mjolnir), a moderation tool for Matrix - see [docs/configuring-playbook-bot-mjolnir.md](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-mjolnir.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [synapse-admin](https://github.com/Awesome-Technologies/synapse-admin), a web UI tool for administrating users and rooms on your Matrix server - see [docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [synapse-admin](https://github.com/Awesome-Technologies/synapse-admin), a web UI tool for administrating users and rooms on your Matrix server - see [docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [matrix-registration](https://github.com/ZerataX/matrix-registration), a simple python application to have a token based matrix registration - see [docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-registration.md](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-registration.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) [matrix-registration](https://github.com/ZerataX/matrix-registration), a simple python application to have a token based matrix registration - see [docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-registration.md](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-registration.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [Prometheus](https://prometheus.io) time-series database server, the Prometheus [node-exporter](https://prometheus.io/docs/guides/node-exporter/) host metrics exporter, and the [Grafana](https://grafana.com/) web UI - see [Enabling metrics and graphs (Prometheus, Grafana) for your Matrix server](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [Prometheus](https://prometheus.io) time-series database server, the Prometheus [node-exporter](https://prometheus.io/docs/guides/node-exporter/) host metrics exporter, and the [Grafana](https://grafana.com/) web UI - see [Enabling metrics and graphs (Prometheus, Grafana) for your Matrix server](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [Sygnal](https://github.com/matrix-org/sygnal) push gateway - see [Setting up the Sygnal push gateway](docs/configuring-playbook-sygnal.md) for setup documentation
- (optional) the [Sygnal](https://github.com/matrix-org/sygnal) push gateway - see [Setting up the Sygnal push gateway](docs/configuring-playbook-sygnal.md) for setup documentation
Basically, this playbook aims to get you up-and-running with all the basic necessities around Matrix, without you having to do anything else.
Basically, this playbook aims to get you up-and-running with all the necessities around Matrix, without you having to do anything else.
**Note**: the list above is exhaustive. It includes optional or even some advanced components that you will most likely not need.
**Note**: the list above is exhaustive. It includes optional or even some advanced components that you will most likely not need.
Sticking with the defaults (which install a subset of the above components) is the best choice, especially for a new installation.
Sticking with the defaults (which install a subset of the above components) is the best choice, especially for a new installation.
You can always re-run the playbook later to add or remove components.
You can always re-run the playbook later to add or remove components.
## Installation
## Installation
To configure and install Matrix on your own server, follow the [README in the docs/ directory](docs/README.md).
To configure and install Matrix on your own server, follow the [README in the docs/ directory](docs/README.md).
## Changes
## Changes
This playbook evolves over time, sometimes with backward-incompatible changes.
This playbook evolves over time, sometimes with backward-incompatible changes.
When updating the playbook, refer to [the changelog](CHANGELOG.md) to catch up with what's new.
When updating the playbook, refer to [the changelog](CHANGELOG.md) to catch up with what's new.
- [etke.cc](https://etke.cc) - matrix-docker-ansible-deploy and system stuff "as a service". That service will create your matrix homeserver on your domain and server (doesn't matter if it's cloud provider or on old laptop in the corner of your room), (optional) maintains it (server's system updates, cleanup, security adjustments, tuning, etc.; matrix homeserver updates & maintainance) and (optional) provide full-featured email service for your domain
- [etke.cc](https://etke.cc) - matrix-docker-ansible-deploy and system stuff "as a service". That service will create your matrix homeserver on your domain and server (doesn't matter if it's cloud provider or on an old laptop in the corner of your room), (optional) maintains it (server's system updates, cleanup, security adjustments, tuning, etc.; matrix homeserver updates & maintenance) and (optional) provide full-featured email service for your domain
- [GoMatrixHosting](https://gomatrixhosting.com) - matrix-docker-ansible-deploy "as a service" with [Ansible AWX](https://github.com/ansible/awx). Members can be assigned a server from Digitalocean, or they can connect their own on-premises server. This AWX system can manage the updates, configuration, import and export, backups and monitoring on its own. For more information [see our GitLab group](https://gitlab.com/GoMatrixHosting) or come [visit us on Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#general:gomatrixhosting.com).
- [GoMatrixHosting](https://gomatrixhosting.com) - matrix-docker-ansible-deploy "as a service" with [Ansible AWX](https://github.com/ansible/awx). Members can be assigned a server from DigitalOcean, or they can connect their on-premises server. This AWX system can manage the updates, configuration, import and export, backups, and monitoring on its own. For more information [see our GitLab group](https://gitlab.com/GoMatrixHosting) or come [visit us on Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#general:gomatrixhosting.com).