Matrix

Matrix is a decentralized direct messaging service. An instance is hosted by KIT at matrix.scc.kit.edu.

Each employee has a user name depending on the abbreviation, which is structured as follows: @ab1234:kit.edu This abbreviation is analogous to an e-mail address. If you want to communicate with people, you have to enter this address.

Important Links

• KIT FAQ
• Element Client (Browser)
• Element Client (Software)

Important Notes

• The Admin permission should be used sparingly, as admins cannot have the role revoked. Admins can only revoke their own permission. Other admins cannot revoke the permission of other admins.

Important Settings

• In general, you should follow the instructions of the SCC.
• In Labs settings: activate "New group call experience". Then "Element Call" can be used directly in rooms with more than 2 people.

Wichtige Commands

• /myroomnick overwrites the own display name in a room
• /myroomavatar verwrites the own profile picture in a room

Advanced Properties (Labs)

The advanced settings are disabled by default in the desktop client. To make all options visible, a file called "config.json" must be created.

• Location of config.json
  • Linux (native): ~/.config/Element/config.json
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Element\config.json
  • MacOS ~/Library/Application Support/Element/config.json
  • Linux (Flatpack): ~/.var/app/im.riot.Riot/config/Element/config.json

The content of the JSON must be as follows: { "show_labs_settings": true }

After a restart of the client all settings are available

See also (Internal)

• Matrix