THE EASIEST way to set up a Matrix server with ONE command (2026)
Matrix, Synapse, Element Web, Element Call (LiveKit), Element Admin Panel - we will deploy all of these in Docker using just a single command in this video. You won't have to mess around with config files and Linux! The link to the installation script is in the comments.
The simplest and fastest guide to deploying Matrix 2.0 from scratch, ensuring stable international matrix-federation. No manual editing of tons of configs. We build the Matrix server like a Lego set using Ansible.
The guide is up to date for 2026.
The Matrix 2.0 concept includes:
Sliding Sync - the client receives chat information from its server much faster;
Matrix Authentication Service (MAS) - modern authentication and authorization;
Group calls via MatrixRTC (LiveKit + Element Call);
Faster joins to Matrix rooms (for newer room versions).
Timestamps:
0:07 – Demo: Calls, Element Web, and Themes
0:46 – Server and domain preparation
2:57 – Connecting to the server
3:41 – Getting and running the Matrix installation script
4:21 – Entering data for Matrix services
4:48 – A few words about proxies
5:22 – Installation...
5:30 – Likely a long wait for Docker
5:39 – Installation complete
5:56 – Demo of Admin Panel, Web Client, and Calls
7:10 – First login and Admin Panel setup
The link to the installation script is in the comments.