Help & documentation

User guides, frequently asked questions, and resources to help your family use Family Chat safely.

Welcome to Family Chat documentation. Here you will find step-by-step guides for using your private chat server, answers to common questions, and links to trusted online safety resources for families.

What you will find here

  • Guides — practical how-tos, starting with setting up a Matrix client so your family can start chatting.
  • FAQ — quick answers about accounts, chat apps, privacy, and federation.
  • Online safety — curated external resources to help keep your family safe online.

New guides will be added over time. If you are stuck, check the FAQ or email us at [email protected] .