Synapse
Synapse is the reference Matrix homeserver for self-hosted, federated, end-to-end encrypted messaging.
Dependencies
- PostgreSQL - Database for storing messages and account data
- Redis - Used for inter-worker communication
Configuration
Key settings configured through your instance's config.yaml:
- domain - Where the Synapse web client will be accessible (default:
synapse.{your-cloud-domain}) - serverName - Your Matrix server identity, used in user IDs like
@user:{serverName}(default:{your-cloud-domain}) - enableRegistration - Whether to allow public account creation (default:
false) - storage - Persistent volume for Synapse data (default:
2Gi) - mediaStorage - Persistent volume for uploaded media (default:
2Gi) - SMTP - Email delivery settings inherited from your Wild Cloud instance
Access
After deployment, the Synapse homeserver will be available at:
https://synapse.{your-cloud-domain}
Connect using any Matrix client (Element, FluffyChat, etc.) with your server name.
First-Time Setup
-
Add and deploy the app:
wild app add synapse wild app deploy synapse -
Use the registration shared secret (in your
secrets.yaml) to create your first admin account, or enable public registration temporarily -
Connect with a Matrix client and start messaging