Chatstead
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Features

A complete messenger, fully in your control

Everything your team expects from a modern chat app — delivered privately on your own server, with nothing sent to outside services.

Real-time messaging

Fast, reliable conversations for individuals and groups, powered by WebSockets.

  • 1:1 and group chats
  • Typing indicators, presence & read receipts
  • Reply, forward, edit and delete
  • Emoji reactions
  • Full-text search across conversations

Voice & video calls

Talk face to face without a third-party calling service.

  • 1:1 voice and video over WebRTC
  • Peer-to-peer connection
  • Works on any modern browser
  • No external SFU or gateway required

Files, images & voice notes

Share anything, find it later.

  • Documents and images with instant thumbnails
  • Record and send voice messages
  • In-app file download (works on any certificate)
  • Clickable links in messages

Powerful admin panel

Run your workspace with confidence.

  • Create, activate, deactivate and delete users
  • Manage groups and members
  • Usage stats, message charts and disk usage
  • Full audit log of security actions
  • Content review for compliance

Security & privacy

Secure by default, private by design.

  • Runs as a locked-down non-root user
  • Per-install secrets generated automatically
  • Passwords hashed (bcrypt) with a strong policy
  • Captcha + rate limiting on registration
  • No trackers, analytics or third-party calls

White-label branding

Make it unmistakably yours.

  • Set your workspace name, logo and app icon
  • Changes apply instantly
  • PWA manifest updates automatically
  • No code changes needed

Mobile & installable

Reach your team wherever they are.

  • Add to Home Screen (PWA) on phone & desktop
  • Native Android app option
  • Web push notifications (self-hosted VAPID)
  • Deep links open the right conversation

Easy to run

Built to install once and forget.

  • One-command Ubuntu installer
  • Automatic HTTPS via Let’s Encrypt
  • Docker option included
  • Daily backup script
  • Auto-restart on crash or reboot

Try every feature right now

A live copy is running for you to explore.

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