I’m looking to try self-hosting an XMPP server for my family to use as a secure communication platform. I realize that end2end encryption with XMPP doesn’t seem as strong as something like Matrix but my self-hosted Matrix server has been very unreliable.

I’m looking for recommendations and resources. I’v considered running Prosody and Openfire but both of them look like a pretty involved installation process with plenty of room to fuck up. Does anyone know of something similar to matrix-ansible-install for an XMPP server? Should I be looking at something besides Prosody or Openfire?

Please, no YouTube tutorials. I prefer written instructions.

  • poVoq@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I realize that end2end encryption with XMPP doesn’t seem as strong as something like Matrix

    Who told you this bit of misinformation? OMEMO e2ee on XMPP is significantly “stronger” than what Matrix does (which is a watered down version).

    Snikket mentioned below is probably the easiest to get started with.

  • Nine@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Self hosting XMPP works well for most internal things. IMHO communication software that you’re relying on shouldn’t be hosted at home.

    Both of those that you mentioned are great. I’ve used ejabberd in addition to that. I think prosody is better. Here’s a link to a list of more servers.

    Another option since XMPP can do E2EE is use conversations.im it is my go to for XMPP hosting.

    • stown@sedd.itOPEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      Being that this community is for self-hosting I prefer to keep all of my services self-hosted. I have seen that list from a Google search already but thank you anyway.

    • stown@sedd.itOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Thank you! I appreciate the tip. Install instructions already look much clearer.