I’m obviously new. The settings are quite self‐explanatory, but I couldn’t find info on the Matrix input field. What is its purpose?

  • Glitchington
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    61 year ago

    Matrix is an encrypted chat platform. Think Discord but a lot earlier in development and tied to the Fediverse.

    • @[email protected]OP
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      61 year ago

      I know, I have a Matrix account. But why should I link it with this Lemmy account? What’s the purpose?

      • @[email protected]
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        81 year ago

        It would be an alternative to DM’s which, I think, can technically be viewed by the instance owner. If you have a Matrix account linked then you would have an additional option on your profile to receive a secure message.

          • @[email protected]
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            31 year ago

            I just added mine to my profile but I don’t think the encrypted message option has appeared yet. Not sure if it takes time once added.

            • @[email protected]
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              41 year ago

              When I visit your profile, I can see “Send Secure Message” (which links to matrix) right next to regular “Send Message”. So it’s probably working.

      • Glitchington
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        11 year ago

        I feel like it’s similar to the way people would put their Discord/Twitter/etc. in their Reddit profile. Helps other people find you on other platforms if you want them to.