Self-host with Docker ยท Yantr
Element
Feature-rich Matrix client for secure, decentralized chat, voice, and video communication.
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Use Cases
About
What Element does
Element is a Matrix-based secure, decentralized chat client providing end-to-end encrypted messaging, group rooms, voice and video calls, file sharing, and bridges to other networks. Host your own homeserver for full control and synchronized history across devices.
Install Flow
How to self-host Element
Element can be deployed with standard Docker Compose using the Yantr app catalog. This page collects the basic information searchers usually need first: what Element does, which Docker image Yantr uses, default ports, deployment notes, and where to find the original compose template.
After deployment, Yantr lets you publish additional ports from the stack page using Docker-style syntax. Use 8080:8080 for a fixed host port or just 8080 to let Docker assign a random port.
Use Cases
What people run it for
- Set up a private family chat server with end-to-end encryption.
- Create a team communication platform for your projects without data leaving your infrastructure.
- Join the wider Matrix network to communicate with users on other servers.
- Use bridges to connect with Slack, Discord, Telegram, and other platforms.
Technical Details
Ports, image, and service metadata
Ports
| Port | Protocol | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | HTTP | Web UI |
Docker Image
vectorim/element-web:latest
Service Name
element
Notes
Things to know before you deploy
- This is just the web client - requires a Matrix homeserver (Synapse) for full functionality
- End-to-end encrypted by default for direct messages and group chats
- Can connect to the public Matrix network or your own private server
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