Element
Installing
The latest version of Element can be found at https://element.io/get-started#download
Creating an account
Once downloaded and run, create an account. You will see

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keep the default "matrix.org" account host. This is the server that you will have your account registered with. Fill in your account details and complete a captcha if necessary. Accept the terms and conditions. Then validate your email.
Explore and join
Find the explore public room button

click matrix rooms

and add a new server

enter "allhandsactive.org".
You're now all set and ready to talk with us on Element.