{"id":2588,"date":"2025-04-16T00:09:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T16:23:22","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-matrix-synapse-chat-on-ubuntu-20-04-lts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-matrix-synapse-chat-on-ubuntu-20-04-lts\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Matrix Synapse Chat on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p>Matrix Synapse is an open-source communication protocol for real-time messaging and VoIP services. It is decentralized and allows users to host their own chat servers, making it ideal for secure communication. In this guide, we will walk you through how to install Matrix Synapse Chat on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Whether you&#8217;re using a  or another VPS hosting service, this setup will help you create a secure communication platform.<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before starting, ensure you have the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Ubuntu 20.04 LTS server, which can be hosted on a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK Windows VPS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/a>, or any <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> solution.<\/li>\n<li>Root or sudo privileges on your server.<\/li>\n<li>A domain name pointed to your server&#8217;s IP address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by updating your system to ensure all packages are up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Python 3 and Dependencies<\/h2>\n<p>Matrix Synapse is written in Python, so you need to install Python 3 and the required dependencies:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install -y python3 python3-pip libpq5 libjpeg-dev libxslt1-dev libffi-dev libssl-dev<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Add the Matrix Synapse Repository<\/h2>\n<p>Matrix Synapse is available in an official repository. Add the repository and its GPG key:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install -y lsb-release wget apt-transport-https\r\nsudo wget -O \/usr\/share\/keyrings\/matrix-org-archive-keyring.gpg https:\/\/packages.matrix.org\/debian\/matrix-org-archive-keyring.gpg\r\necho \"deb [signed-by=\/usr\/share\/keyrings\/matrix-org-archive-keyring.gpg] https:\/\/packages.matrix.org\/debian\/ focal main\" | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/matrix-org.list<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Install Matrix Synapse<\/h2>\n<p>Now that the repository is added, install Matrix Synapse:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install matrix-synapse-py3<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>During the installation, you will be prompted to enter your domain name. Enter the domain name that is pointed to your server&#8217;s IP address.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure Matrix Synapse<\/h2>\n<p>After the installation, you can find the Matrix Synapse configuration file at <code>\/etc\/matrix-synapse\/homeserver.yaml<\/code>. You may want to adjust the configuration based on your preferences. For instance, you can enable registration for new users by editing the following line:<\/p>\n<pre><code>registration_shared_secret: \"your_secret_key\"<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After making any changes, restart the Matrix Synapse service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart matrix-synapse<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Set Up Reverse Proxy with Nginx (Optional)<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to access your Matrix Synapse instance using your domain name with SSL, you can set up a reverse proxy using Nginx. Install Nginx with the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install nginx -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Create a new Nginx configuration file for your domain:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/matrix<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration, replacing <code>your-domain.com<\/code> with your actual domain:<\/p>\n<pre><code>server {\r\n    listen 80;\r\n    server_name your-domain.com;\r\n\r\n    location \/ {\r\n        proxy_pass http:\/\/localhost:8008;\r\n        proxy_set_header Host $host;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;\r\n    }\r\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Enable the new Nginx configuration and restart the service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ln -s \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/matrix \/etc\/nginx\/sites-enabled\/\r\nsudo systemctl restart nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 7: Secure Synapse with Let&#8217;s Encrypt SSL<\/h2>\n<p>To secure your Synapse installation, you can obtain a free SSL certificate from Let&#8217;s Encrypt using Certbot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx -y\r\nsudo certbot --nginx -d your-domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Certbot will automatically configure Nginx to use SSL, and your Synapse instance will be accessible over HTTPS.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 8: Access Your Synapse Chat Server<\/h2>\n<p>Once everything is set up, you can access your Matrix Synapse instance by navigating to <code>https:\/\/your-domain.com<\/code> in your web browser. You can create new user accounts or invite users to join your server, making it a fully operational chat platform, ideal for secure communication on environments like <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>By following this guide, you have successfully installed and configured Matrix Synapse on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Whether you&#8217;re using a  or another <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a>, Matrix Synapse offers a powerful, decentralized communication platform for secure real-time messaging.<\/p>\n<footer>\n<p>For more VPS hosting options, visit . They offer a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> solutions tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. 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