Deploy Matrix Synapse on Your Own Server
Server for the matrix protocol
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What is Matrix Synapse?
Synapse is a server implementation of the matrix protocol that allows you to host your own messaging server. Matrix is build to federate with other servers, so you can communicate with people from other servers. More information about matrix can be found here: https://matrix.org/
Self-Host Matrix Synapse
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
matrix_synapse:
environment:
TZ: Europe/Berlin
volumes:
- matrix_synapse-data:/data
matrix_synapse-db:
image: postgres:14
environment:
POSTGRES_DB: synapse_db
POSTGRES_INITDB_ARGS: --encoding='UTF8' --lc-collate='C' --lc-ctype='C'
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: 48b0cfdeecd79c76b3f8
POSTGRES_USER: synapse_user
volumes:
- matrix_synapse-db:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
matrix_synapse-data: {}
matrix_synapse-db: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8008
Why Self-Host Matrix Synapse?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
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