It might be worth mentioning which xmpp implementation you are actually using for your server if you expect anyone to help you. Also in general, more details about your hosting setup, how you installed it, did you follow any tutorial or use any particular installer (e.g. Helm chart on Kubernetes), possibly if you made any changes to the config,...
I just followed this tutorial. I use my computer as a server. Sorry if I'm not telling you something, I'm just a newbie and don't know what information might be useful.
IBR (in-band-registration) is disabled by default in all XMPP servers that I know off to prevent people to accidentally turn their unmaintained servers into spam origins. Just create accounts via the CLI or set up a proper invite system (on Prosody or Snikket).
You know what? prosodyctl register USER HOST [PASSWORD] this form just don't work for me, but when I tried prosodyctl register USER HOST and then enter password - IT WORKS! But I still enabled registration, but it doesn't work. allow_registration = true and module "register" enabled by default
This section of the tutorial you followed shows how you enable registration.
This section shows how you add a user.
The official Prosody documentation for adding users and opening registration can be found here.
I did the same
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