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XMPP Server? (sedd.it)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by stown@sedd.it to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I'm looking to try self-hosting an XMPP server for my family to use as a secure communication platform. I realize that end2end encryption with XMPP doesn't seem as strong as something like Matrix but my self-hosted Matrix server has been very unreliable.

I'm looking for recommendations and resources. I'v considered running Prosody and Openfire but both of them look like a pretty involved installation process with plenty of room to fuck up. Does anyone know of something similar to matrix-ansible-install for an XMPP server? Should I be looking at something besides Prosody or Openfire?

Please, no YouTube tutorials. I prefer written instructions.

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[–] ninekeysdown@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I’m wasn’t implying that you shouldn’t host it yourself at all. Just maybe use a VPS for hosting it yourself.

Getting buy in on the family & friends aspect is being able to match or exceed the popular free services. If there’s a perception that it’s not reliable then it’s highly unlikely they’ll keep using it. So the last thing you want is to have something happen to your internet connection, NAS, etc. At the end of the day it’s the pesky perception equals reality thing that dooms things like this and tanks the spouse approval factor.

[–] neo@lemmy.hacktheplanet.be 3 points 11 months ago

You’re absolutely right about the perception. You make a good point. I’m not sure OP got that you’re not trying to talk them out of self hosting, but rather bring up the importance of reliability regardless of their setup. Thanks!

[–] stown@sedd.it 3 points 11 months ago

This isn't meant to be used in case of emergency (not mission critical). I just want something to replace Google Hangouts, primary for my wife and myself.

That being said, I feel comfortable with the security and stability of my backend and I'm already hosting publicly accessible projects for myself and others. I don't need you to try to talk me out of it.