Linux

  1. Go to the Element Desktop Download page, and follow the installation instructions for your Linux distribution and version.

    Install Element Desktop
  2. Launch the installed desktop client.

    Launch Element Desktop Client
  3. On the welcome screen, click the Sign In button.

    Sign-In to an Existing Server
  4. Check the Change link to use the W3C TAG homeserver.

    Change the Default Homeserver
  5. Set Homeserver URL to https://matrix.w3ctag.org/.

    Specify the Homeserver URL
  6. Click the Sign in with single sign-on button.

    Use SSO to Sign In
  7. You’ll be prompted for your W3C TAG account credentials. Enter your W3C TAG account credentials and click Log In

    Sign In to SSO

    If you have Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled for your W3C TAG account, you may also be prompted for a TOTP.

  8. That’s it! The app should be logged in and ready to use.

    Finished!

 Help & Support

For more information about the Element desktop app, see the  Element Help & FAQs page