Deprecation Notice — Matrix Federation
Matrix federation is deprecated. Rocket.Chat’s native, built‑in federation will launch in August 2025, eliminating the need for a separate home server or PostgreSQL instance. Current federated deployments remain supported until that date. To join the early‑access program, contact your CSM and review the roadmap webinar for details.
Rocket.Chat Federation utilizes the Matrix Federation Protocol (MFP) to connect servers, enabling seamless communication with users on Matrix-compatible platforms like Element. Matrix bridges allow users to connect with other networks, enabling interaction across different platforms. For instance, Element users can communicate with Slack, Discord, or Rocket.Chat users through bridges. Kindly refer to the official documentation for more details.
In this guide, you'll learn about the following:
Deploy a Federated Rocket.Chat Workspace: Understand how to set up a federated Rocket.Chat workspace.
Federation Access Control: Learn how to create a list of allowed and blocked IP addresses from communicating with your workspace.
Matrix Bridge Configuration: Gain insight into the pre-defined configurations for Matrix Bridge on your workspace.