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Self-Hosting Matrix Bridges: Connect Everything

Matrix bridges connect your Matrix server to Slack, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, and more. One chat client for all your messaging.

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What Are Matrix Bridges?


Matrix bridges connect Matrix to other messaging platforms. Messages flow both ways — send and receive Slack messages from Element.


Available Bridges


  • mautrix-telegram: Telegram
  • mautrix-whatsapp: WhatsApp
  • mautrix-signal: Signal
  • mautrix-discord: Discord
  • mautrix-slack: Slack
  • mautrix-instagram: Instagram DMs
  • mautrix-facebook: Facebook Messenger
  • Heisenbridge: IRC

    • How Bridges Work


    1. Bridge connects to the external platform

    2. Messages from external platform appear in Matrix rooms

    3. Your Matrix replies are sent back to the external platform

    4. Media (images, files) is bridged both ways


    Benefits


  • One client (Element) for all messaging
  • Messages stored in your Matrix server
  • Search across all platforms
  • Desktop notifications from one app

    • Deployment


    Deploy each bridge on TinyPod alongside your Matrix server. Each bridge: 1 CPU, 256 MB RAM.


    Matrix bridges turn Element into a unified messaging client.