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diff --git a/docs/MSC1711_certificates_FAQ.md b/docs/MSC1711_certificates_FAQ.md index 599462bdcb..7f9a23ff31 100644 --- a/docs/MSC1711_certificates_FAQ.md +++ b/docs/MSC1711_certificates_FAQ.md @@ -1,5 +1,22 @@ # MSC1711 Certificates FAQ +## Historical Note +This document was originally written to guide server admins through the upgrade +path towards Synapse 1.0. Specifically, +[MSC1711](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/blob/master/proposals/1711-x509-for-federation.md) +required that all servers present valid TLS certificates on their federation +API. Admins were encouraged to achieve compliance from version 0.99.0 (released +in February 2019) ahead of version 1.0 (released June 2019) enforcing the +certificate checks. + +Much of what follows is now outdated since most admins will have already +upgraded, however it may be of use to those with old installs returning to the +project. + +If you are setting up a server from scratch you almost certainly should look at +the [installation guide](INSTALL.md) instead. + +## Introduction The goal of Synapse 0.99.0 is to act as a stepping stone to Synapse 1.0.0. It supports the r0.1 release of the server to server specification, but is compatible with both the legacy Matrix federation behaviour (pre-r0.1) as well |