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title: 'Public Server List'
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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
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a [homeserver](https://matrix.org/docs/matrix-concepts/elements-of-matrix/#homeserver)
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other than matrix.org to foster decentralization and make use of [federation](https://spec.matrix.org/latest/server-server-api/).
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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).
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## Recommended homeservers
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Provider | Homeserver URL | Status page | Special features (selection)
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[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]
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[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
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[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)
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[tchncs.de](https://tchncs.de/matrix) | `tchncs.de` | https://status.tchncs.de | Bridges: Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp
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Although I'm trying to keep this list up to date, it might be outdated once in
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a while. Therefore, you may check if the homeserver of your choice still
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provides open signups before registering.
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{{< callout type="info" >}}
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If you already registered at the matrix.org homeserver and want to migrate to
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another provider, [this tool](https://ems.element.io/tools/matrix-migration)
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is for you. But be aware that it is still in an experimental state!
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{{< /callout >}}
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## More resources
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This is just a selection of providers I recommend in terms of privacy. Join
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Matrix! has compiled a list of [public homeservers](https://joinmatrix.org/servers)
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and a [get started](https://joinmatrix.org/guide/#get-started) guide for
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beginners.
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If you're looking for a comprehensive list of all homeservers, visit the
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[statistics on matrix](https://the-federation.info/protocol/matrix) of The
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Federation. Be patient when opening this site as it renders statistics on demand
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and may take some time to load.
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{{< callout type="warning" >}}
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Last but not at least there's another unofficial list of public Matrix servers
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at hello-matrix.net, but it seems rather outdated.
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{{< /callout >}}
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## Join at my server
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There's no open registration for my Matrix homeserver, but you can talk to me by
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joining the matrix room in the [contact](/about/#contact) section.
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[^1]: [About page of Nitrokey](https://www.nitrokey.com/about)
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[^2]: [Giebel.IT](https://www.giebel.it/) business website of the provider
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[^3]: [Personal website](https://samuel-philipp.com/) of the sp-code provider |