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title = "bobachat"

description = """
bobachat runs Synapse, the Matrix reference homeserver. Matrix is an open
network for secure and decentralized communication.
"""
+++

## Clients

When using a client not listed below, make sure to set the homeserver field to
`boba.best`.

- [Element](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web) (recommended):
  https://element.boba.best
- [Hydrogen](https://github.com/vector-im/hydrogen-web):
  https://hydrogen.boba.best
- [SchildiChat](https://schildi.chat/): https://schildi.boba.best
- [Cinny](https://github.com/ajbura/cinny): https://cinny.boba.best

## Signup/Login

You can create an account on the bobachat homeserver at
https://element.boba.best/#/register or any other Matrix client (such as
https://app.element.io). Make sure that the field labeled `Host
account on` says `boba.best`. This is set by default on
https://element.boba.best, but it won't be on other clients.

Note that you aren't limited to talking to just people on the bobachat
homeserver. You can join any room, regardless of homeserver (rooms are
duplicated between all the homeservers participating in them). People on other
Matrix homeservers can also talk to you.

## bobaspace

Spaces are a way to group rooms together easily. The official bobachat space
(named "bobaspace") can be joined using the following link:\
https://matrix.to/#/!iStnctWbmkcQsWJzma:boba.best?via=boba.best\
If you want to join using an account on the bobachat homeserver, make sure that
the field labeled `Homeserver` or `Host account on` contains `boba.best`.
Note that you don't have to be using an account on the bobachat homeserver to
join. You can join using an account on any Matrix homeserver, such as
matrix.org.