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diff --git a/changelog.d/13999.doc b/changelog.d/13999.doc new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..26538049e4 --- /dev/null +++ b/changelog.d/13999.doc @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Explain how to disable the use of `trusted_key_servers`. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/usage/configuration/config_documentation.md b/docs/usage/configuration/config_documentation.md index fb5eb42c52..97fb505a5f 100644 --- a/docs/usage/configuration/config_documentation.md +++ b/docs/usage/configuration/config_documentation.md @@ -2681,6 +2681,12 @@ is still supported for backwards-compatibility, but it is deprecated. warning on start-up. To suppress this warning, set `suppress_key_server_warning` to true. +If the use of a trusted key server has to be deactivated, e.g. in a private +federation or for privacy reasons, this can be realised by setting +an empty array (`trusted_key_servers: []`). Then Synapse will request the keys +directly from the server that owns the keys. If Synapse does not get keys directly +from the server, the events of this server will be rejected. + Options for each entry in the list include: * `server_name`: the name of the server. Required. * `verify_keys`: an optional map from key id to base64-encoded public key. |