In this private blog I write down my experience around open-source projects. Especially, I will focus on starting instant messaging using the open standard XMPP.
I explain the reason why I am using XMPP as an instant messaging solution in this short video on MakerTube.
If you are searching for an app to start using XMPP, you can go to the menu at the top and select Which XMPP app suits me best?.
If you need a simple tutorial to start your XMPP-journey, you can visit the website Independent Messaging Day.
Below this introduction you can find my blog entries.
Monal is a good choice if you want to use an XMPP account on your iPhone or iPad. You can get Monal from the App Store (external).
Monal has some nice feature:
encrypted chats encrypted groupchats encrypted audio- and videocalls (starting with version 6.1) sending and receiving files/pictures recording and sending/receiving voice messages Sending your geolocation creation/configuration of groupchats (starting with version 6.2) Registering an XMPP account At first you should register an XMPP address (if you do not already have one).
Preamble: In this article, I describe the installation and configuration of Siskin IM. I wrote it in June 2021. Since then, new Siskin IM versions were released. Today, some steps of this tutorial might differ. I will update this article soon.
Update 2022-10-02: Trashserver.net has been removed from the list of providers. Siskin IM is a good choice if you want to use an XMPP account on your iPhone or iPad.
