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Overview
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The |main_project_name| project has a friendly community providing an open platform for
discussions. `The |main_project_name| Mattermost instance <https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>`_ is used
as the primary communication tool by project members, contributors, and the
community.
The |main_project_name| project primarily uses a chatroom for community discussions, everyone is welcome!
If you are looking for help or interested in contributing to the project, feel free to interact with maintainers, contributors and other community members.
Authentication
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Project's chatroom is hosted in `Libera IRC Network <https://libera.chat/>`_. which is reachable using `IRC protocol <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat>`_.
IRC Channel #oniroproject can be joined using any IRC client by connecting to this address:
To access the `|main_project_name| Mattermost instance <https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>`_, one will
need an account on the project's GitLab instance. The chat platform will handle
the authentication through GitLab, redirecting the user accordingly. New
account registration can be handled through this authentication process as well
by using the ``Register now`` link in GitLab.
- `<irc://libera.chat/#oniroproject>`_.
* Go to `<https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>`
* Login request will redirect you to `<https://booting.oniroproject.org>`
* Login using an existing account
* Create a new account following ``Register now`` link
* The system will redirect you back to `<https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>`
Alternatively for user's convenience third party services can also be used from web (terms of service apply):
Chat Channels
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- <https://web.libera.chat/#oniroproject>
- <https://web.libera.chat/gamja/#oniroproject>
- <https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.libera.chat/#oniroproject>
The `|main_project_name| Mattermost instance <https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>`_ is organised in
channels. The main one is the `Town Square <https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org/ostc/channels/town-square>`_
and provides a default place for communication.
The user might prefer to install an IRC client to connect to #oniroproject channel, like:
To join/explore other a public channel, do the following:
- `HexChat <http://hexchat.github.io/>`_ (Native IRC client for Linux, Windows)
#. Select the **+** symbol at the top of the sidebar.
#. Select **Browse Channels** and search through the list of Public channels.
#. Select **Join** to join a specific communication channel.
For more details on using our chat platform powered by Mattermost, check out the
`Mattermost User’s Guide <https://docs.mattermost.com/guides/messaging.html>`_.
More details are explained on `the Libera website <https://libera.chat/guides/connect>`_.
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