Matrix.org Will Migrate to MAS
2 days ago
- #Matrix
- #Security
- #Authentication
- Matrix.org homeserver's authentication system will migrate to MAS (Matrix Authentication Service) on April 7, 2025, at 7am UTC.
- The migration will cause up to one hour of downtime.
- MSC3861 and related MSCs have progressed, with all in or past Final Comment Period (FCP) and set to merge.
- New features include a dedicated account management interface at account.matrix.org, improved security, and a better registration experience.
- MAS enhances security by ensuring only the server sees account credentials and restricts sensitive operations.
- Current sessions will remain active post-migration, with backward compatibility for existing clients.
- MAS is part of a multi-year project funded by Element and customers like BWI, enabling new authentication flows like QR-code login.
- The Matrix.org Foundation, a non-profit, relies on donations to maintain the Matrix Specification and related services.