This documentation explains how to set up a DietPi distribution server hosting a Matrix network instance. This instance will use Continuity as its homeserver.

The following specific features complement the common base:

Hardware

• Storage : SSD SATA 500 Go USB 3.0

dietpi-config

• Ethernet : change DCHP to Static
• Static IP : 192.168.10.70
• Gateway : 192.168.10.1
• Static DNS : Custom then 1.1.1.1 192.168.10.1
• hostname : took

Other settings

Disable Dropbear root login

sudo nano /etc/default/dropbear

Edit this line

DROPBEAR_EXTRA_ARGS="-w"

And restart

sudo systemctl restart dropbear

Update the system before any new addition

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y