For messaging, why not choose a secure messaging app like Signal. I get that it’s not self-host, but sometimes self-hosting stuff is harder than using a reputable existing solution, much like email.
Edit: I say this as someone who self-hosts everything, I’ve tried running my own Matrix server, too.
Sure, but without any requirements it’s hard to recommend anything. If you self-host something that’s less reliable and has fewer features and can’t talk to any other service, you’re just handcuffing yourself; your family won’t actually want to use it.
Why? Existing platforms, especially the plain cell network, are going to be far more compatible and reliable.
Because this is SelfHosted and hosting services yourself is cool?
Some people have very legitimate reasons to want a secure private communication platform, and others are just enthusiastic nerds who do it for fun.
For messaging, why not choose a secure messaging app like Signal. I get that it’s not self-host, but sometimes self-hosting stuff is harder than using a reputable existing solution, much like email.
Edit: I say this as someone who self-hosts everything, I’ve tried running my own Matrix server, too.
Sure, but without any requirements it’s hard to recommend anything. If you self-host something that’s less reliable and has fewer features and can’t talk to any other service, you’re just handcuffing yourself; your family won’t actually want to use it.
Cellphone network calls / texts aint secure at all. If you want to communicate in a secure way you need to use another seevice/app.
Many stated matriy as selfhostable service and i totally agree. Signal/Threema are also good options If you dont want to selhost.
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