Setting Up Bridges via Matrix

This guide explains how to set up messaging bridges to connect different adapters through Matrix.

Quick Setup with Beeper (Easies)t

The easiest way to set up bridges is using Beeper's client, which includes built-in bridge functionality and is hosted by Beeper. Even bridge is not self-hosted, all messages are e2ee, so messaging data on the server side is encrypted.

Initial Setup

1. Create an account at beeper.com
2. After registration, you'll receive a secret key - make sure to save this securely
3. Log in to app.element.io using your Beeper account
4. Set up a password for your account (required for bridging):
   • Use Element web client to set/reset your account password
   • Store this password securely - you'll need it for bridge connections

Bridge Configuration

Discord Bridge

1. Connect your Discord account through Beeper
2. Important Discord-specific steps:
   • Ensure you're in the same channels as people who need to message you
   • Configure your Discord privacy settings to allow direct messages

Twitter Bridge

1. Connect your Discord account through Beeper
2. Important Discord-specific steps:
   • Ensure you're in the same channels as people who need to message you
   • Configure your Discord privacy settings to allow direct messages

Advanced Self-Hosting Options

For registrars interested in self-hosting, these options are available:

• Setting up your own Synapse server with mau.fi bridges

• Using beeper/bridge-manager with your own Matrix Synapse server

Both options require:

• Setting up and maintaining your own Matrix Synapse server

• More technical expertise in Matrix server administration