Server Access Instructions

Welcome! To access the media library, we use Matrix—a secure, private alternative to Discord that is significantly safer for our community to use.

Unlike Discord, Matrix is encrypted, decentralized, and doesn't sell your data.
Limited Spots Available: We keep the server small to maintain quality. There are a limited number of active spots available at any given time. If the server is full when you join, you'll be placed in a queue and automatically invited when a spot opens up.

Create Your Account

Fill out the form below to create your Matrix account on our server. Once your account is created, you'll need to download a Matrix client to log in and start chatting.

Video Walkthrough

Not sure what to expect? Watch a quick walkthrough of the signup process.

Lowercase letters, numbers, dashes, and underscores only.

Account Created!

Your Matrix account is ready to go.

What's Next

  1. Download an app (or use the web client) from the links below and log in with the username and password you just created.
  2. When logging in, make sure the homeserver is set to https://matrix.friendlymedia.net
  3. Once you're in, you'll land in the Welcome Room.
  4. Accept the Terms of Service when the bot prompts you.
  5. If a spot is available, you'll be automatically invited to all rooms and a Jellyfin account will be created for you — check your DMs for your credentials. If the server is full, you'll be placed in a queue and invited automatically when a spot opens.
Terms of Service: You will need to accept the Terms of Service in the Welcome Room before anything else happens. Just follow the instructions the bot gives you — it's quick.

Recommended: Element

Element is the most feature-complete Matrix client and what we recommend for the best experience. Log in with the account you just created and set the homeserver to matrix.friendlymedia.net.

Other Matrix Clients

Matrix is an open protocol, so you're free to use any compatible client. Here are some popular alternatives:

Element X
Next-gen Element rebuilt from scratch. Blazing fast, modern UI, but still catching up on features.
Extremely fast sync Clean modern interface Missing some features (threads, widgets) Mobile only — no desktop yet
Cinny
If you're coming from Discord, Cinny will feel right at home. Clean, elegant UI with a familiar layout.
Discord-like interface Lightweight and fast Good Spaces support No native mobile app Some features like threads are limited
FluffyChat
Simple, cute, and easy to use. Great for people who just want to chat without a cluttered interface.
Very beginner-friendly Cross-platform (mobile, desktop, web) Strong E2EE support No thread support Limited power-user features
SchildiChat
A fork of Element with a more traditional instant messaging feel. If Element is too busy, try this.
All of Element's features Cleaner message layout Available on all platforms Can lag behind Element on updates
Nheko
Native desktop client built with Qt. Fast and lightweight, good for Linux users especially.
Native performance, low resource usage Video call support Desktop only — no mobile Smaller feature set than Element