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{% include disclaimer.html translated="no" translationOutdated="no" %}
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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.
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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.
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### Getting Element
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Go to [element.io](https://element.io/get-started#download) to download the latest version of the Element app on your computer. Alternatively you can use the Element [web app](https://app.element.io). There are Android apps available on [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/im.vector.app/) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=im.vector.app). As well as an app for [iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/vector/id1083446067). Once you have accessed the client of your choice create an account on our host server.
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### Setting the custom host server
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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.
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When signing up choose to edit your host server and type in `monero.social` as shown.
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Web/Desktop view
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{:width="100%"}
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{:width="100%"}
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<!--Both Android and IOS have same GUI-->
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Android/IOS view
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{:width="49%"}
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{:width="49%"}
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### Creating your account
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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.
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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!
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### Joining the Monero rooms
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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/).
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