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Use your invite code
Keep your invite code handy. You will use it while creating or activating your account. If you do not have a code, ask the person who invited you.
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Join the Matrix home server with Element.
This guide walks you through your invite code, Authentik account sign-in, and Element setup on Windows, Android, iPhone/iPad, or the web.
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Create or sign into Authentik
Open the account portal, follow the invite/account flow, then return here to finish setting up Element.
- Username: use lowercase letters and numbers only, for example
sean123. Do not use capitals, spaces, dots, underscores, or symbols. - Security setup: Authentik may ask you to add an authenticator. This protects your account with a second check after your password.
- Authenticator app / TOTP: if you choose this, install an app such as 2FAS, Aegis, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Bitwarden Authenticator, scan the QR code, then type the 6-digit code it shows.
- Security key / passkey / WebAuthn: if you choose this, your phone, computer, password manager, or hardware security key will ask you to approve sign-in with Face ID, fingerprint, PIN, or a physical key touch.
- If you are not sure which option to pick, an authenticator app is usually the easiest. Save any recovery codes somewhere safe.
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Windows setup
- Download and install Element Desktop for Windows.
- Open Element and choose Sign in.
- When asked for a homeserver, choose Other or Change, then enter
chat.wheelermediahub.com. - Continue with SSO/Auth when prompted and sign in with your Authentik account.
- Start a direct chat with the person who gave you the invite code.
Android setup
- Install Element X from Google Play or F-Droid.
- Open Element X and tap Sign in.
- Select a custom/other homeserver and enter
chat.wheelermediahub.com. - Use SSO/Auth to sign in with your Authentik account.
- Allow notifications if you want message alerts, then start a direct chat with your inviter.
iPhone / iPad setup
- Install Element X from the App Store.
- Open Element X and tap Sign in.
- Choose a custom/other homeserver and enter
chat.wheelermediahub.com. - Use SSO/Auth to sign in with your Authentik account.
- Enable notifications if you want alerts, then start a direct chat with your inviter.
Web browser setup
- Open one of the web clients below.
- Click Sign in.
- Confirm or enter homeserver
chat.wheelermediahub.com. - Continue with SSO/Auth and sign in with your Authentik account.
- Start a direct chat with the person who gave you the invite code.
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Start a direct chat
There is no default room or space yet. After signing in, start a direct chat with the person who provided your invite code.
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Troubleshooting
If something does not work
I do not see the SSO/Auth button
Double-check the homeserver is exactly chat.wheelermediahub.com. If Element is using matrix.org or another server, change the homeserver and try again.
My invite code does not work
Ask the person who invited you to confirm the code is still active and typed exactly as provided.
Authentik asks for an authenticator, TOTP, passkey, or WebAuthn
This is normal account security. TOTP means a 6-digit code from an authenticator app. WebAuthn/passkey means approving the sign-in with your device, password manager, fingerprint, Face ID, PIN, or a security key. If you are unsure, choose the authenticator app option and follow the QR-code instructions.
My username is rejected
Usernames can only contain lowercase letters and numbers, for example alex2026. Remove capitals, spaces, dots, underscores, hyphens, and other symbols.
Element says the homeserver is unknown
Check for typos and try the web clients: chat.skengerz.com or element.wheelermediahub.com.
I am stuck verifying a session
You can skip verification temporarily to send messages, then verify later from Element settings. Keep recovery keys/passphrases somewhere safe.