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How to Use Your Matrix Element Account
Introduction
This How-To outlines the steps required to install and configure Element as client for the Consulting4Change Matrix server.
Step 1: Download Element Classic for Android or iPhone
On your smartphone, download Element Classic for Android from here or here, and for iPhone from this location.
You can also run Element Classic on your desktop, by directing your browser to this link. Don't forget to bookmark it!
Step 2: Select the Appropriate Matrix Server
Open the Element Classic app and select SIGN IN.
Select the Consulting4Change Matrix server as follows:
Step 3: Log into Your Consulting4Change Account
You will be redirected to your OICD login. Enter your known username and password, and get your OTP from your authenticator application:
Step 4: Confirm OICD Login
Confirm your successful login and allow it to access your Consulting4Change Matrix Element account:
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:
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 to start anew with a verified device:
If You Have Used Matrix Before
Proceed as follows to verify with a different device:
