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@ -42,6 +42,8 @@ Using this playbook, you can get the following services configured on your serve
- (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) [Dimension](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension), an open source integrations manager for matrix clients
Basically, this playbook aims to get you up-and-running with all the basic 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.
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- [tedomum/matrix-appservice-discord](https://hub.docker.com/r/halfshot/matrix-appservice-discord) - the [matrix-appservice-discord](https://github.com/Half-Shot/matrix-appservice-discord) bridge to [Discord](https://discordapp.com/)
- [turt2live/matrix-dimension](https://hub.docker.com/r/turt2live/matrix-dimension) - the [Dimension](https://dimension.t2bot.io/) integrations manager (optional)
## Deficiencies

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| ----- | ----------------------- | -------- | ------ | ---- | ---------------------- |
| A | `matrix` | - | - | - | `matrix-server-IP` |
| CNAME | `riot` | - | - | - | `matrix.<your-domain>` |
| CNAME | `dimension` | - | - | - | `matrix.<your-domain>` |
| SRV | `_matrix._tcp` | 10 | 0 | 8448 | `matrix.<your-domain>` |
| SRV | `_matrix-identity._tcp` | 10 | 0 | 443 | `matrix.<your-domain>` |
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The `riot.<your-domain>` subdomain is necessary, because this playbook installs the Riot web client for you.
If you'd rather instruct the playbook not to install Riot (`matrix_riot_web_enabled: false` when [Configuring the playbook](configuring-playbook.md) later), feel free to skip the `riot.<your-domain>` DNS record.
The `dimension.<your-domain>` subdomain may be necessary, because this playbook could install the [Dimension integrations manager](http://dimension.t2bot.io/) for you. Dimension installation is disabled by default, because it's only possible to install it after the other Matrix services are working (see [Setting up Dimension](docs/configuring-playbook-dimension.md) later). If you do not wish to set up Dimension, feel free to skip the `dimension.<your-domain>` DNS record.
## `_matrix._tcp` SRV record setup (temporary requirement)

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# Setting up Dimension (optional)
**Dimension can only be installed after Matrix services are installed and running.**
If you're just installing Matrix services for the first time, please continue with the [Configuration](configuring-playbook.md) / [Installation](installing.md) flow and come back here later.
## Prerequisites
For an Integration Manager like Dimension to work, your server needs to have federation enabled (`matrix_synapse_federation_enabled: true`). This is the default for this playbook, so unless you've explicitly disabled federation, you're okay.
Other important prerequisite is the `dimension.<your-domain>` DNS record being set up correctly. See [Configuring your DNS server](configuring-dns.md) on how to set up DNS record correctly.
## Enable
[Dimension integrations manager](https://dimension.t2bot.io) installation is disabled by default. You can enable it in your configuration file (`inventory/matrix.<your-domain>/vars.yml`):
```yaml
matrix_dimension_enabled: true
```
## Define admin users
These users can modify the integrations this Dimension supports. Admin interface is accessible by opening Dimension in Riot and clicking the settings icon.
Add this to your configuration file (`inventory/matrix.<your-domain>/vars.yml`):
```yaml
matrix_dimension_admins: ['@user1:domain.com', '@user2:domain.com']
```
## Access token
You are required to specify an access token for Dimension to work.
To get an access token, follow these steps:
1. In a private browsing session (incognito window), open Riot.
2. It's better to you use dedicated user for getting access token, so log in with this user's username and password.
3. Set the display name and avatar, if required.
4. In the settings page, scroll down to the bottom and click `Access Token: <click to reveal>`.
5. Copy the highlighted text to your configuration.
6. Close the private browsing session. **Do not log out**. Logging out will invalidate the token, making it not work.
**Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.**
Add access token to your configuration file (`inventory/matrix.<your-domain>/vars.yml`):
```yaml
matrix_dimension_access_token: "YOUR ACCESS TOKEN HERE"
```
For more information on how to acquire an access token, visit [https://t2bot.io/docs/access_tokens](https://t2bot.io/docs/access_tokens).
## Additional features
To use a more custom configuration, you can define a `matrix_dimension_configuration_extension_yaml` string variable and put your configuration in it.
To learn more about how to do this, refer to the information about `matrix_dimension_configuration_extension_yaml` in the [default variables file](../roles/matrix-dimension/defaults/main.yml) of the Dimension component.
You can find all configuration options on [GitHub page of Dimension project](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension/blob/master/config/default.yaml).

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- [Setting up Appservice IRC bridging](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-irc.md) (optional)
- [Setting up Appservice Discord bridging](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-discord.md) (optional)
- [Setting up Dimension](configuring-playbook-dimension.md) (optional)

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- **finalize the installation process** (required for federation to work!) by [Configuring Service Discovery via .well-known](configuring-well-known.md)
- or [create your first user account](registering-users.md)
- or [set up the Dimension Integrations Manager](configuring-playbook-dimension.md)
- or [check if services work](maintenance-checking-services.md)
- or learn how to [upgrade your services when new versions are released](maintenance-upgrading-services.md)

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