enacted.org
enacted.org
Element X — Quick Start
Create an account in under two minutes

Install Element X from your app store, then follow along.

Step 01

Create Account

Open Element X and tap Create Account.

Step 02

Switch to enacted.org

Element defaults to matrix.org — you need to change this. Tap Change Account Provider.

Screen showing 'You're about to create an account on matrix.org' with Change Account Provider link

Tap Other.

Change Account Provider screen with Other option

Type enacted.org, tap it when it appears, then tap Continue.

Typing enacted.org into the homeserver field
Step 03

Finish Registration

From here, create your account, verify your email, and pick a display name. Element will walk you through it.

Step 04

Set Up Your Recovery Key

⚠ Critical — Do Not Skip This

Your recovery key is the only way to restore your encrypted messages if you lose access to all your devices. Without it, your message history is gone permanently.

From the Element X home screen, tap Set up Recovery.

Element X home screen showing Set up Recovery prompt

Tap Set up Recovery again on the encryption page.

Encryption settings page with Set up Recovery button and red dot indicator

Tap Generate your recovery key. Copy the key and save it somewhere safe — a password manager, an email to yourself, or a physical printout.

Step 05

Done

You're in. Don't forget to have someone invite you to the group chat.

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