Merge pull request #2364 from HardenedSteel/matrix

update userguide matrix via element

_i18n/en.yml

@@ -712,7 +712,7 @@ user-guides:
   change-restore-height: How to change the wallet restore height
   back: Back to the list
   scan-txid: How to scan for a missing transaction CLI/GUI
-  join-monero-matrix: How to join the Monero Core Team Matrix server
+  join-monero-matrix: Joining the Monero Community Matrix Server via Element
 
 roadmap:
   completed: Completed task

_i18n/en/resources/user-guides/join-monero-matrix.md

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 {% include disclaimer.html translated="no" translationOutdated="no" %}
 
-Monero developers primarily communicate via IRC and Matrix channels. You can join IRC/Libera and Matrix rooms using Matrix. An open source network for secure, decentralized communication.
+Monero contributors primarily communicate via IRC and Matrix channels. You can join IRC/Libera and Matrix rooms using Matrix. An open source network for secure, decentralized communication.
 
-In order to access the Matrix protocol you will need to use a Matrix client. A popular client is Element. Element is a free, open-source program that can be accessed via web, desktop, and mobile.
+In order to access the Matrix protocol you will need to use a Matrix client. In this tutorial we will use Element as a client. Element is a free, open-source program that can be accessed via web, desktop, and mobile.
 
 ### Getting Element
 
@@ -10,25 +10,28 @@ Go to [element.io](https://element.io/get-started#download) to download the late
 
 ### Setting the custom host server
 
-While matrix is a federated protocol and you could use any host server for your account (including the default matrix.org server). We recommend changing your server to the one hosted by the Monero core team to support decentralization. If you do choose this option remember to set your custom server when logging in on a new device.
+While matrix is a federated protocol and you could use any host server for your account (including the default matrix.org server). We recommend changing your server to the one hosted, maintained and [sponsored]({{ site.baseurl }}/community/sponsorships/) by the Monero Community to support decentralization. If you do choose this option remember to set your custom server when logging in on a new device.
 
-When signing up choose to edit your host server and type in `matrix.monero.social` as shown.
+When signing up choose to edit your host server and type in `monero.social` as shown.
 
 Web/Desktop view
 
-![Web-Desktop-View](/img/resources/user-guides/en/join-monero-matrix/desktop-web.png){:width="600px"}
+![Web-Desktop-View-1](/img/resources/user-guides/en/join-monero-matrix/desktop-web-1.avif){:width="100%"}
+![Web-Desktop-View-2](/img/resources/user-guides/en/join-monero-matrix/desktop-web-2.avif){:width="100%"}
 
-Android view
+<!--Both Android and IOS have same GUI-->
+Android/IOS view
 
-![iPhone-View](/img/resources/user-guides/en/join-monero-matrix/android.png){:height="600px"}
+![Android-View-1](/img/resources/user-guides/en/join-monero-matrix/android-1.avif){:width="49%"}
+![Android-View-2](/img/resources/user-guides/en/join-monero-matrix/android-2.avif){:width="49%"}
 
-iPhone View
-
-![Android-View](/img/resources/user-guides/en/join-monero-matrix/iphone.png){:height="600px"}
 
 ### Creating your account
 
-You must provide a username and password to setup an account. Consider the privacy implications if you are considering to link an email address or phone number to your account. The email field is used solely for recovering your account if you lose your password. 
+You must provide an e-mail, username and password to setup an account. The email field is used solely for anti-spam measures and recovering your account if you lose your password. 
 
 Once you have entered in your credentials continue through the setup steps, and log into your account. Now search for "Monero" rooms and join the communities you like!
 
+### Joining the Monero rooms
+
+Now you are ready to join the Monero rooms, to find the list of rooms, check out the [workgroups](/community/workgroups/) and [hangouts](/community/hangouts/).

resources/user-guides/join-monero-matrix.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 layout: user-guide
-title: How to join the Monero Core Team Matrix server
+title: Joining the Monero Community Matrix Server via Element
 permalink: /resources/user-guides/join-monero-matrix.html
 outdated: False
 ---