Website/content/docs/infrastructure/matrix/public-server-list.md

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title: 'Public Server List'
date: 2024-02-25T10:53:10+01:00
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When using the [Matrix](../) protocol, consider the following list to sign up at
a [homeserver](https://matrix.org/docs/matrix-concepts/elements-of-matrix/#homeserver)
other than matrix.org to foster decentralization and make use of [federation](https://spec.matrix.org/latest/server-server-api/).
Depending on your requirements, you'd might want to choose a provider bridging to other services or featuring [bots](https://matrix.org/docs/matrix-concepts/elements-of-matrix/#appservice-bridges-and-some-bots).

## Recommended homeservers

Provider | Homeserver URL | Status page | Special features (selection)
---------|----------------|-------------|------------------------------
[Nitrokey](https://www.nitrokey.com/products/nitrochat) | `nitro.chat` | None. Receive announcements via Matrix itself or [search the forums](https://support.nitrokey.com/search?q=nitrochat) | Run by IT security professionals[^1]
[nope.chat](https://adminforge.de/services/matrix-messenger/) | `nope.chat` | https://status.adminforge.de | German admins[^2] offering free services with no tracking, no logging, and no advertising
[sp-codes](https://sp-codes.de/en/services/matrix) | `matrix.sp-codes.de` | https://status.sp-codes.de | Run by a security and privacy enthusiast[^3] providing a [german guide](https://sp-codes.de/de/services/matrix/setup/part-1)
[tchncs.de](https://tchncs.de/matrix) | `tchncs.de` | https://status.tchncs.de | Bridges: Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp

Although I'm trying to keep this list up to date, it might be outdated once in
a while. Therefore, you may check if the homeserver of your choice still
provides open signups before registering.

{{< callout type="info" >}}
  If you already registered at the matrix.org homeserver and want to migrate to
  another provider, [this tool](https://ems.element.io/tools/matrix-migration)
  is for you. But be aware that it is still in an experimental state!
{{< /callout >}}

## More resources

This is just a selection of providers I recommend in terms of privacy. Join
Matrix! has compiled a list of [public homeservers](https://joinmatrix.org/servers)
and a [get started](https://joinmatrix.org/guide/#get-started) guide for
beginners.

If you're looking for a comprehensive list of all homeservers, visit the
[statistics on matrix](https://the-federation.info/protocol/matrix) of The 
Federation. Be patient when opening this site as it renders statistics on demand
and may take some time to load.

{{< callout type="warning" >}}
  Last but not at least there's another unofficial list of public Matrix servers
  at hello-matrix.net, but it seems rather outdated.
{{< /callout >}}

## Join at my server

There's no open registration for my Matrix homeserver, but you can talk to me by 
joining the matrix room in the [contact](/about/#contact) section.

[^1]: [About page of Nitrokey](https://www.nitrokey.com/about)
[^2]: [Giebel.IT](https://www.giebel.it/) business website of the provider
[^3]: [Personal website](https://samuel-philipp.com/) of the sp-code provider