docs/calls.mdx

# Calls

Matrix supports two types of calls:

- Element Call powered by [MatrixRTC](https://half-shot.github.io/msc-crafter/#msc/4143) and [LiveKit](https://github.com/livekit/livekit)
- Legacy calls, sometimes using Jitsi

Both types of calls are supported by different sets of clients, but most clients are moving towards MatrixRTC / Element Call.

For either one to work correctly, you have to do some additional setup.

- For legacy calls to work, you need to set up a TURN/STUN server. [Read the TURN guide for tips on how to set up coturn](./calls/turn.mdx)
- For MatrixRTC / Element Call to work, you have to set up the LiveKit backend (foci). LiveKit also uses TURN/STUN to increase reliability - you can set up its built-in TURN server, or integrate with an existing one. [Read the LiveKit guide](./calls/livekit.mdx)

:::info
Our [`#matrixrtc:continuwuity.org`](https://matrix.to/#/#matrixrtc:continuwuity.org) room is all about calling on matrix. Join there if you have any questions!
:::
docs: Write up how to set up LiveKit calling 2026-02-11 19:49:29 +00:00			`# Calls`

			`Matrix supports two types of calls:`

docs: Update & apply feedback 2026-02-16 02:55:26 +00:00			`- Element Call powered by [MatrixRTC](https://half-shot.github.io/msc-crafter/#msc/4143) and [LiveKit](https://github.com/livekit/livekit)`
			`- Legacy calls, sometimes using Jitsi`
docs: Write up how to set up LiveKit calling 2026-02-11 19:49:29 +00:00
			`Both types of calls are supported by different sets of clients, but most clients are moving towards MatrixRTC / Element Call.`

			`For either one to work correctly, you have to do some additional setup.`

			`- For legacy calls to work, you need to set up a TURN/STUN server. [Read the TURN guide for tips on how to set up coturn](./calls/turn.mdx)`
docs: Add instructions from #1440 to Livekit workarounds 2026-03-08 12:42:04 +00:00			`- For MatrixRTC / Element Call to work, you have to set up the LiveKit backend (foci). LiveKit also uses TURN/STUN to increase reliability - you can set up its built-in TURN server, or integrate with an existing one. [Read the LiveKit guide](./calls/livekit.mdx)`
docs: Link MatrixRTC room 2026-03-27 19:15:38 +00:00
			`:::info`
			Our [`#matrixrtc:continuwuity.org`](https://matrix.to/#/#matrixrtc:continuwuity.org) room is all about calling on matrix. Join there if you have any questions!
			`:::`