Product Overview
IEB-Chat is a modern chat application developed with privacy as its primary foundation. In an era where centralized messenger companies read metadata, analyze user chats, and lock accounts without warning, IEB-Chat proposes a different model. By leveraging peer-to-peer (P2P) connections and robust public-key cryptography, IEB-Chat connects users directly, removing intermediate corporation servers from the data transfer equation.
With an elegant and highly customizable glassmorphism user interface, the application is fast, visually pleasant, and runs seamlessly on multiple desktop platforms. You can communicate with colleagues, friends, or family with the confidence that no corporate entity is logging your online status, IP address history, or chat transcripts.
Key Features
- End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): All messages, file attachments, and images are encrypted locally using AES-GCM-256 before transmission. Only the recipient has the cryptographic keys to decrypt the messages.
- Decentralized P2P Connections: Establish direct connections to your chat partners using WebRTC protocols. Signal servers are only utilized to initialize peer matching and never read your message payloads.
- Zero Account Registration: No phone numbers, email addresses, or usernames are required. Generate a unique cryptographic peer ID to share with friends, and start talking immediately.
- Secure File Transfer: Send documents, screenshots, and logs directly to peers without uploading them to cloud database drives. Files are streamed byte-by-byte between peers.
How to Connect
Establishing a connection on IEB-Chat takes less than a minute:
- Launch IEB-Chat. The application automatically generates your unique Peer ID key.
- Copy your Peer ID and send it to your friend through a secure channel.
- To initiate a chat, ask your friend for their Peer ID, paste it into the "Connect to Peer" bar, and click **Connect**.
- Once connected, a secure green connection dot will light up, and you can chat securely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does IEB-Chat store chat history on a database server?
A: No. All chats are saved locally on your computer in an encrypted database file. We do not maintain server storage for message archiving. If you delete the app data, the messages are lost permanently.
Q: Can I use IEB-Chat on my phone?
A: IEB-Chat is currently optimized as a desktop client for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Mobile app releases are planned in our roadmap. You can compile the web version to test in mobile web browsers.
Q: What happens if the peer is offline?
A: Because it is a P2P application, both users must be online to send and receive messages. If your friend is offline, the message will queue locally on your machine and send automatically when you both establish an active connection.