Learn how to set up a Matrix/Synapse server, an open-source, self-hosted, federated, and end-to-end encrypted communication platform. Follow along with this comprehensive 48-minute tutorial to install and configure your own Matrix server using Docker, Docker-Compose, and NGinX Proxy Manager. Explore the various settings in the Matrix server configuration file, create SSH keys, set up DNS records, and configure the server for optimal performance. By the end of this guide, you'll have a fully functional Matrix server and understand how to make yourself an admin, register accounts, and connect using a Matrix client.