2 Matrix Bot Setup

Harvey Tindall edited this page 2021-06-20 19:15:53 +01:00

Table of Contents

• 1: Create a bot account
• 2: Add it to jfa-go
• Alternate method

The Matrix bot uses a normal account, so you can create it however you choose. If you already have an account made for the bot, skip step 1.

1: Create a bot account

Visit app.element.io, and press "Create account".

2: Add it to jfa-go

Go to Settings and press the "+" button next to Matrix. If you can't see it, make sure messages/notifications are enabled, and matrix is disabled. If you already have an access token, enable matrix and fill in the details yourself.

Fill in the:

• Home server address (If you used the default on element.io, this will be https://matrix.org.
• Username (@<your username>:<your homeserver>), for example, @jfa-bot:matrix.org.
• Password

then press submit. The app will restart and the page will refresh. Matrix should now be enabled.

Alternate method

If adding your account through the wizard in jfa-go doesn't work, you can get the required access token yourself.

• Login to the account through element.io.
• Click the dropdown next to your username on the top left and press "All settings".
• Select "Help & About" on the right, and scroll down to the Advanced section.
• Click the dropdown next to "Access token", and copy the token.
• In jfa-go, go to Settings > Matrix. Enable it, and paste the access token into the token box. Add your home server and user ID, then apply.