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Hans van Zijst 2024-11-28 23:04:09 +01:00 committed by Valentin Gagarin
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@ -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 is for SSS and may not be necessary. But it won't hurt, so let's just put it
there. there.
# Browser notes {#browsernotes}
Element-web runs in the browser, on JavaScript. Yours truly found out that 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 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. 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 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). 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.