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Introduction

Welcome to the documentation repository for Synapse, a +Matrix homeserver implementation developed by Element.

Installing and using Synapse

This documentation covers topics for installation, configuration and +maintenance of your Synapse process:

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Learn how to install and +configure your own instance, perhaps with Single +Sign-On.
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See how to upgrade between Synapse versions.
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Administer your instance using the Admin +API, installing pluggable +modules, or by accessing the manhole.
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Learn how to read log lines, configure +logging or set up structured +logging.
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Scale Synapse through additional worker processes.
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Set up monitoring and metrics to keep an eye on your +Synapse instance's performance.
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Developing on Synapse

Contributions are welcome! Synapse is primarily written in +Python. As a developer, you may be interested in the +following documentation:

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Read the Contributing Guide. It is meant +to walk new contributors through the process of developing and submitting a +change to the Synapse codebase (which is hosted on +GitHub).
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Set up your development +environment, then learn +how to lint and +test your code.
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Look at the issue tracker for +bugs to fix or features to add. If you're new, it may be best to start with +those labeled good first +issue.
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Understand how Synapse is +built, how to migrate +database schemas, learn about +federation and how to set up a local +federation for development.
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We like to keep our git history clean. Learn how to +do so!
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And finally, contribute to this documentation! The source for which is +located here.
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Reporting a security vulnerability

If you've found a security issue in Synapse or any other Matrix.org Foundation +project, please report it to us in accordance with our Security Disclosure +Policy. Thank you!

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