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+Element Call requires a homeserver with registration enabled without any 3pid
+or token requirements, if you want it to be used by unregistered users.
+
+Furthermore, it is not recommended to use it with an existing homeserver where
+user accounts have joined normal rooms, as it may not be able to handle those
+yet and it may behave unreliably.