From 1cfbda32cbcefab4755ba479ab1aa856add22d5f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hans van Zijst Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 23:04:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Added important note about browsers. --- matrix/element-web/README.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/matrix/element-web/README.md b/matrix/element-web/README.md index 08f2d4f..dddaf0b 100644 --- a/matrix/element-web/README.md +++ b/matrix/element-web/README.md @@ -55,6 +55,8 @@ Of course, substitute the correct domain and server name. The `msc3575.proxy` is for SSS and may not be necessary. But it won't hurt, so let's just put it there. +# Browser notes {#browsernotes} + Element-web runs in the browser, on JavaScript. Yours truly found out that running [JShelter](https://jshelter.org/) throws a spanner in the works, so you'll have to disable it for the URL you publish Element-web. @@ -65,3 +67,7 @@ know support for that is on a best effort basis, you might want to consider using the "real" Firefox. [Debian packages are available](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-firefox-linux#w_install-firefox-deb-package-for-debian-based-distributions-recommended). +Element Web uses "workers", that are not installed in private windows. One +thing that won't work in a private window, is downloading (i.e. displaying) +images. If you don't see avatars and get "failed to download" messages, check +if you're running Element Web in a private window.