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Gbnewby at 20:55, 13 August 2025

2025-08-13T20:55:09Z

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	You can join using any Matrix account. If you need to set up a client and create an account, check below! Once you're signed up and signed in, just send the token you were emailed (~~HOPE2024-~~ABCD...) to '''@corebot:hope.net''' to get access to the ~~HOPE XV~~ space. If you have multiple tokens (for example, as both an attendee and a presenter), send each in its own message.		You can join using any Matrix account. If you need to set up a client and create an account, check below! Once you're signed up and signed in, just send the token you were emailed (HOPE_16::ABCD...) to '''@corebot:hope.net''' to get access to the HOPE_16 space. If you have multiple tokens (for example, as both an attendee and a presenter), send each in its own message.

	The bot will validate your token and send you an invite, which you can find in the Spaces section of the app (left bar on web/desktop, squares-and-circle icon at bottom right on mobile). Once you've accepted the invite you can explore the rooms in the space, like Announcements, Jobs & Gigs, Info Desk, and the chats for each scheduled talk.		The bot will validate your token and send you an invite, which you can find in the Spaces section of the app (left bar on web/desktop, squares-and-circle icon at bottom right on mobile). Once you've accepted the invite you can explore the rooms in the space, like Announcements, Jobs & Gigs, Info Desk, and the chats for each scheduled talk.
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	* '''The desktop client isn't working'''<br>Wait a few minutes and try again. Make sure you're using the correct homeserver (see above)! If it's still not working, try the web client.		* '''The desktop client isn't working'''<br>Wait a few minutes and try again. Make sure you're using the correct homeserver (see above)! If it's still not working, try the web client.
	* '''I'm missing a rooms''' or '''I can't join a rooms'''<br>Have you sent your ~~HOPE2024-~~ABCD... token to the bot? Have you accepted the invite to the ~~HOPE XV~~ space? You should be able to		* '''I'm missing a rooms''' or '''I can't join a rooms'''<br>Have you sent your HOPE_16::ABCD... token to the bot? Have you accepted the invite to the HOPE_16 space? You should be able to
	* '''I'm on desktop or web, and can't see any rooms'''<br>Click the ~~HOPE XV~~ space twice, or right click -> explore rooms, and you should see the Talks space and general rooms.		* '''I'm on desktop or web, and can't see any rooms'''<br>Click the HOPE_16 space twice, or right click -> explore rooms, and you should see the Talks space and general rooms.
	* '''I'm on mobile, and can't see any rooms'''<br>At the bottom right is a button with three squares and a circle. Tap that, tap "~~HOPE XV~~", tap "~~HOPE XV~~" at the top of your screen, tap "Explore rooms", and from there you can join the Talks space and general rooms.		* '''I'm on mobile, and can't see any rooms'''<br>At the bottom right is a button with three squares and a circle. Tap that, tap "HOPE_16", tap "HOPE_16" at the top of your screen, tap "Explore rooms", and from there you can join the Talks space and general rooms.
	* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM. You may need to leave the PM with the bot and create a new one. You may need to disable the "Never send encrypted messages to unverified sessions" setting. If all else fails, try again later, or see below.		* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM. You may need to leave the PM with the bot and create a new one. You may need to disable the "Never send encrypted messages to unverified sessions" setting. If all else fails, try again later, or see below.
	* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]		* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]

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2024-07-09T23:31:02Z

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	== How to join chat ==		== How to join chat ==
			[[File:Corebot image.png\|thumb\|right]]

	You can join using any Matrix account. If you need to set up a client and create an account, check below! Once you're signed up and signed in, just send the token you were emailed (HOPE2024-ABCD...) to @corebot:hope.net to get access to the HOPE XV space. If you have multiple tokens (for example, as both an attendee and a presenter), send each in its own message.		You can join using any Matrix account. If you need to set up a client and create an account, check below! Once you're signed up and signed in, just send the token you were emailed (HOPE2024-ABCD...) to '''@corebot:hope.net''' to get access to the HOPE XV space. If you have multiple tokens (for example, as both an attendee and a presenter), send each in its own message.

	The bot will validate your token and send you an invite, which you can find in the Spaces section of the app (left bar on web/desktop, squares-and-circle icon at bottom right on mobile). Once you've accepted the invite you can explore the rooms in the space, like Announcements, Jobs & Gigs, Info Desk, and the chats for each scheduled talk.		The bot will validate your token and send you an invite, which you can find in the Spaces section of the app (left bar on web/desktop, squares-and-circle icon at bottom right on mobile). Once you've accepted the invite you can explore the rooms in the space, like Announcements, Jobs & Gigs, Info Desk, and the chats for each scheduled talk.

Mal: Overhaul

2024-07-01T18:10:16Z

Overhaul

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	== How to join chat ==		== How to join chat ==

	~~Send your~~ token (HOPE2024-ABCD...) to @corebot:hope.net to get access to the ~~chat rooms~~.		You can join using any Matrix account. If you need to set up a client and create an account, check below! Once you're signed up and signed in, just send the token you were emailed (HOPE2024-ABCD...) to @corebot:hope.net to get access to the HOPE XV space. If you have multiple tokens (for example, as both an attendee and a presenter), send each in its own message.

	For help ~~with the bot, please see~~ the [[Conference_bot\|CoreBot help]].		The bot will validate your token and send you an invite, which you can find in the Spaces section of the app (left bar on web/desktop, squares-and-circle icon at bottom right on mobile). Once you've accepted the invite you can explore the rooms in the space, like Announcements, Jobs & Gigs, Info Desk, and the chats for each scheduled talk.

			For help check the troubleshooting section below or [[Conference_bot\|CoreBot help]].

	== Using the Web Client ==		== Using the Web Client ==

	Visit https://element.hope.net/ to create an account ([[Matrix_How-To#How_to_create_your_HOPE_Matrix_account_on_the_web_.28slideshow.29\|walkthrough]]).		Visit https://element.hope.net/ to create an account ([[Matrix_How-To#How_to_create_your_HOPE_Matrix_account_on_the_web_.28slideshow.29\|walkthrough]]).
	Send the [[Conference_bot\|bot]] (@corebot:hope.net) a direct message with the ticket code you were sent ~~around the 17th~~. [[Conference_bot\|More information]]		Send the [[Conference_bot\|bot]] (@corebot:hope.net) a direct message with the ticket code you were sent. [[Conference_bot\|More information]]

	== Desktop and Mobile Matrix Clients ==		== Using Desktop and Mobile Matrix Clients ==

	~~If you wish to use your own client instead of element.hope.net, we~~ recommend [https://element.io/~~get-started element~~]. It supports iOS, Android, and desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux).		We recommend [https://element.io/download Element]. It supports iOS, Android, and desktop (Windows/Mac/Linux).

	~~You~~ will ~~likely~~ need to set ~~the~~ client to ~~use your homeserver, like~~ <code>~~element.~~hope.net</code>~~, depending on where you created your account. You can see a screenshot of how to do this below.~~		If you are using the HOPE homeserver, you will need to set your client to talk to <code>hope.net</code>:

	~~Once you are signed in to your account, send the~~ [[~~Conference_bot~~\|~~bot~~]] ~~(@corebot~~:hope.net~~) a direct message~~ with the ~~ticket code~~. ~~[[Conference_bot\|More information~~]]		[[File:Element login screen emphasizing homeserver edit button.png\|frameless\|Screenshot of the Element Android login page with a red arrow pointing towards the Edit button at the top right]]
			[[File:Element homeserver selection screen showing hope.net.png\|frameless\|Screenshot of the Element Android homeserver entry screen with red arrows pointing out the Server URL of hope.net and the Next button]]

	[[~~File:Matrix-mobile-homeserver.png~~\|~~440px\|Screenshot overview of setting a custom homeserver in element~~]]		Once you are signed in to your account, send the HOPE bot (@corebot:hope.net) a direct message with the ticket code. [[Conference_bot\|More information]]

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

	* '''The desktop client isn't working'''<br>Wait a few minutes and try again. Make sure you're using the correct homeserver (see above)! If it's still not working, try the web client.		* '''The desktop client isn't working'''<br>Wait a few minutes and try again. Make sure you're using the correct homeserver (see above)! If it's still not working, try the web client.
	* '''I'm missing a ~~channel~~''' or '''I can't join a ~~channel~~'''<br>~~Send the bot~~ your ~~token (HOPE2022~~-ABCD...~~), it will try again~~ to invite you to rooms.		* '''I'm missing a rooms''' or '''I can't join a rooms'''<br>Have you sent your HOPE2024-ABCD... token to the bot? Have you accepted the invite to the HOPE XV space? You should be able to
	* '''I'm on mobile, and can't see any ~~channels~~'''<br>At the bottom of your screen, ~~on the left is a talk bubble symbol 💬 for PMs~~, and on the ~~right is a # symbol for channels. Tap the #~~.		* '''I'm on desktop or web, and can't see any rooms'''<br>Click the HOPE XV space twice, or right click -> explore rooms, and you should see the Talks space and general rooms.
	* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM ~~- you~~ may need to leave the ~~room~~ and create a new ~~PM with the bot~~. You may need to disable the "Never send encrypted messages to unverified sessions ~~from this session~~" setting. If all else fails, try again later, or see below.		* '''I'm on mobile, and can't see any rooms'''<br>At the bottom right is a button with three squares and a circle. Tap that, tap "HOPE XV", tap "HOPE XV" at the top of your screen, tap "Explore rooms", and from there you can join the Talks space and general rooms.
			* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM. You may need to leave the PM with the bot and create a new one. You may need to disable the "Never send encrypted messages to unverified sessions" setting. If all else fails, try again later, or see below.
	* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]		* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]

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	[[File:Matrix_legend.png\|768px\|matrix legend]]		[[File:Matrix_legend.png\|768px\|matrix legend]]
	~~[[File:Matrix_community_tooltip.png\|420px\|matrix community tooltip]]~~

	== Join other unofficial rooms ==		== Join other unofficial rooms ==

Mal: Never mind on the matrix.to links, that's so bad

2024-07-01T15:26:33Z

Never mind on the matrix.to links, that's so bad

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	== How to join chat ==		== How to join chat ==

	Send your token (HOPE2024-ABCD...) to ~~[https://matrix.to/#/@corebot:hope.net~~ @corebot:hope.net] to get access to the chat rooms.		Send your token (HOPE2024-ABCD...) to @corebot:hope.net to get access to the chat rooms.

	For help with the bot, please see the [[Conference_bot\|CoreBot help]].		For help with the bot, please see the [[Conference_bot\|CoreBot help]].

Mal: 2024

2024-07-01T15:25:16Z

2024

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	== How to join chat ==		== How to join chat ==

	Send your token (~~HOPE2022~~-ABCD...) to @corebot:hope.net to get access to the chat rooms.		Send your token (HOPE2024-ABCD...) to [https://matrix.to/#/@corebot:hope.net @corebot:hope.net] to get access to the chat rooms.

	For help with the bot, please see the [[Conference_bot\|CoreBot help]].		For help with the bot, please see the [[Conference_bot\|CoreBot help]].

Mal: /* Troubleshooting */ ok stop trying to verify

2022-07-21T21:29:32Z

Troubleshooting: ok stop trying to verify

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	* '''I'm missing a channel''' or '''I can't join a channel'''<br>Send the bot your token (HOPE2022-ABCD...), it will try again to invite you to rooms.		* '''I'm missing a channel''' or '''I can't join a channel'''<br>Send the bot your token (HOPE2022-ABCD...), it will try again to invite you to rooms.
	* '''I'm on mobile, and can't see any channels'''<br>At the bottom of your screen, on the left is a talk bubble symbol 💬 for PMs, and on the right is a # symbol for channels. Tap the #.		* '''I'm on mobile, and can't see any channels'''<br>At the bottom of your screen, on the left is a talk bubble symbol 💬 for PMs, and on the right is a # symbol for channels. Tap the #.
	* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM - you may need to leave the room and create a new PM with the bot. You may need to disable the "Never send encrypted messages to unverified sessions from this session" setting~~, or mark the bot's sessions verified~~. If all else fails, try again later, or see below.		* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM - you may need to leave the room and create a new PM with the bot. You may need to disable the "Never send encrypted messages to unverified sessions from this session" setting. If all else fails, try again later, or see below.
	* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]		* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]

Mal: /* Troubleshooting */ "never... unverified" note

2022-07-21T20:51:19Z

Troubleshooting: "never... unverified" note

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	* '''The desktop client isn't working'''<br>Wait a few minutes and try again. Make sure you're using the correct homeserver (see above)! If it's still not working, try the web client.		* '''The desktop client isn't working'''<br>Wait a few minutes and try again. Make sure you're using the correct homeserver (see above)! If it's still not working, try the web client.
	* '''I'm missing a channel''' or '''I can't join a channel'''<br>Send the bot your token (HOPE2022-ABCD...), it will try again to invite you to rooms.		* '''I'm missing a channel''' or '''I can't join a channel'''<br>Send the bot your token (HOPE2022-ABCD...), it will try again to invite you to rooms.
	* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM. You may need to leave the room and create a new PM with the bot.
	* '''I'm on mobile, and can't see any channels'''<br>At the bottom of your screen, on the left is a talk bubble symbol 💬 for PMs, and on the right is a # symbol for channels. Tap the #.		* '''I'm on mobile, and can't see any channels'''<br>At the bottom of your screen, on the left is a talk bubble symbol 💬 for PMs, and on the right is a # symbol for channels. Tap the #.
			* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM - you may need to leave the room and create a new PM with the bot. You may need to disable the "Never send encrypted messages to unverified sessions from this session" setting, or mark the bot's sessions verified. If all else fails, try again later, or see below.
	* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]		* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]

Mal: /* Troubleshooting */ how to find channels on mobile

2022-07-21T17:17:44Z

Troubleshooting: how to find channels on mobile

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	* '''I'm missing a channel''' or '''I can't join a channel'''<br>Send the bot your token (HOPE2022-ABCD...), it will try again to invite you to rooms.		* '''I'm missing a channel''' or '''I can't join a channel'''<br>Send the bot your token (HOPE2022-ABCD...), it will try again to invite you to rooms.
	* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM. You may need to leave the room and create a new PM with the bot.		* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM. You may need to leave the room and create a new PM with the bot.
			* '''I'm on mobile, and can't see any channels'''<br>At the bottom of your screen, on the left is a talk bubble symbol 💬 for PMs, and on the right is a # symbol for channels. Tap the #.
	* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]		* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]

Mal: /* Using the Web Client */ reg enabled

2022-07-20T14:24:27Z

Using the Web Client: reg enabled

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	== Using the Web Client ==		== Using the Web Client ==

	~~REGISTRATION ON ELEMENT.HOPE.NET IS CURRENTLY DISABLED. If you'd like to use element.hope.net, please check back soon!~~

	Visit https://element.hope.net/ to create an account ([[Matrix_How-To#How_to_create_your_HOPE_Matrix_account_on_the_web_.28slideshow.29\|walkthrough]]).		Visit https://element.hope.net/ to create an account ([[Matrix_How-To#How_to_create_your_HOPE_Matrix_account_on_the_web_.28slideshow.29\|walkthrough]]).

Mal: /* Troubleshooting */ pm me for problems, I guess

2022-07-20T00:06:08Z

Troubleshooting: pm me for problems, I guess

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	* '''I'm missing a channel''' or '''I can't join a channel'''<br>Send the bot your token (HOPE2022-ABCD...), it will try again to invite you to rooms.		* '''I'm missing a channel''' or '''I can't join a channel'''<br>Send the bot your token (HOPE2022-ABCD...), it will try again to invite you to rooms.
	* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM. You may need to leave the room and create a new PM with the bot.		* '''I sent my token to the bot, but it didn't respond'''<br>Make sure you're sending it in a PM. You may need to leave the room and create a new PM with the bot.
			* '''I'm having another issue!'''<br>If you've gotten connected to Matrix, try the Tech Support room. If you can't get to that room, PM @mal:hope.net. If you can't connect at all, and googling hasn't helped, [helpdesk email tbd]

	== How to create your HOPE Matrix account on the web (slideshow) ==		== How to create your HOPE Matrix account on the web (slideshow) ==