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		<h1>How To Run Your Own XMPP Server</h1>

			<p>Because XMPP is a decentralized technology, anyone can run their own server and join the open XMPP network. The most active, popular server software projects are probably <a href='http://www.ejabberd.im'>ejabberd</a>, <a href='http://www.igniterealtime.org/projects/openfire/'>Openfire</a>, and <a href='https://prosody.im/'>Prosody</a> (a full list is at <a href="http://xmpp.org/xmpp-software/servers/">http://xmpp.org/xmpp-software/servers/</a>). Simply download the software of your choice, follow the installation instructions provided with your software, obtain a digital certificate from a certification authority (<a href='http://startssl.com/'>StartSSL</a> is a popular choice), and make sure to configure your software to allow server-to-server connections. If you have any questions, ask the providers of your server software or join the <a href='http://mail.jabber.org/mailman/listinfo/operators'>operators@xmpp.org</a> discussion list.</p>

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