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--- howtos:matrix_element:how_to_use_your_matrix_element_account [2026/11/01 11:41] – christoph.larsen@consulting4change.com
+++ howtos:matrix_element:how_to_use_your_matrix_element_account [2026/11/02 03:49] (current) – christoph.larsen@consulting4change.com
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 This How-To outlines the steps required to install and configure Element as client for the Consulting4Change Matrix server.
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+===== Prerequisites =====
+In order to proceed, you need the following:
+  * Your email address used for login (all in small letters)
+  * Your safe and secure password
+  * Fully configured 2FA / OTP
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-===== Step 5: Verify Your Device =====
+===== Step 5: Open the Element App =====
 You will be redirected back to Element Classic. Disallow the submission of anonymous user data, but do allow notifications (essential for calls, for instance) as follows:
 {{:howtos:matrix_element:element_classic_app_-_statistics.webp?250 |}}
 {{:howtos:matrix_element:element_classic_app_-_notifications.webp?250 |}}
-{{:howtos:matrix_element:element_classic_app_-_verification_reminder.webp?250 |}}
+{{:howtos:matrix_element:element_classic_app_-_verification_reminder.webp?250|  }}
+----
+===== Step 5: Verify Your Device =====
 After successful login, you receive a reminder to verify your newly linked device.
 This is irrelevant, if you have just opened this Matrix element account anew, but is helpful, if you want to restore chats to a newly registered device from the data held on the Matrix server.
-**If you have never used Matrix before**, proceed as follows:
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+==== If You Have Never Used Matrix before ====
+Proceed as follows to start anew with a verified device:
+{{:howtos:matrix_element:element_classic_app_-_verification_reset.webp?250 |}}
+{{:howtos:matrix_element:element_classic_app_-_verification_reset_confirmation.webp?250 |}}
+----
+==== If You Have Used Matrix Before ====
+Proceed as follows to verify with a different device:
+{{:howtos:matrix_element:element_classic_app_-_verification_start.webp?250 |}}
+{{:howtos:matrix_element:element_classic_app_-_verification_instructions.webp?250 |}}
+----