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The IRB provides a Matrix chat server for students and staff.

Matrix is comparable to Slack, and therefore also has a web-based chat interface. The interface can be used to create groups (called rooms) and to group rooms into larger "spaces".
You can also set personal preferences.

Chat clients

The following access options are available:

• Web client (provided by the IRB)
• Mobile app
• Desktop client

The IRB officially operates an associated web client.

Login is via the IRB GitLab server. This requires the "IT Services of Informatics" in the ServicePortal to be activated for use.

Currently, no UPB users can be found via the search in Matrix. A solution is being worked on. Alternatively, the IMT user name can be determined via the search in the top left-hand corner of GitLab. The user name can then be used to contact the user directly. Example

Name: Max Mustermann

IMT username: mmuster

Matrix username: @mmuster:cs.uni-paderborn University.de