https://github.com/ba2hannn/realtime-encrypted-chat

A secure, real-time chat application with one-on-one messaging, group rooms, and voice/video calling. All messages are end-to-end encrypted for privacy.
https://github.com/ba2hannn/realtime-encrypted-chat

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A secure, real-time chat application with one-on-one messaging, group rooms, and voice/video calling. All messages are end-to-end encrypted for privacy.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/ba2hannn/realtime-encrypted-chat
• Owner: ba2hannn
• License: mit
• Created: 2025-01-12T13:56:20.000Z (21 days ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-01-12T14:13:13.000Z (21 days ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-12T15:23:49.002Z (21 days ago)
• Language: HTML
• Size: 53.7 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Real-Time Encrypted Chat Application

**Project Description**

This project is a web-based chat application designed to enable secure and real-time communication between users. The application supports one-on-one and group messaging, voice and video calls, all while ensuring end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy.

**Features**

*   **Registration and Login:**

    *   User registration with email and password.

    *   Secure login for registered users.

*   **One-on-One Messaging:**

    *   Private conversations with other users.

    *   Sending and receiving text messages, emojis, and images.

    *   Display of message read status (single/double tick).

*   **Group Rooms:**

    *   Creation of group rooms for collaborative chats.

    *   Naming rooms and inviting users.

    *   Option to set passwords for rooms.

*    **Group Messaging:**

      *   Messaging in groups, sharing emojis and images.

       *   Display of message read status (single/double tick).

*   **Real-Time Communication:**

    *   Instant message exchange using WebSocket technology.

*   **Security:**

    *   End-to-end encryption to ensure message privacy (symmetric encryption).

*   **Voice and Video Calling:**

    *   Real-time voice and video calls in group rooms using WebRTC.

**Technologies**

*   **Backend:**

    *   Python (Django Framework)

    *   Django Channels (WebSocket)

*   **Frontend:**

    *   HTML, CSS, JavaScript (vanilla JS)

*   **Database:**

    *   Firebase Firestore

*   **Image Upload:**

    *   Cloudinary API

*   **Voice/Video Calling:**

     * WebRTC

**Setup**

1.  **Clone the Repository:**

    ```

    git clone https://github.com/ba2hannn/realtime-encrypted-chat.git

    ```

2.  **Install Backend Dependencies:**

    ```

    pip install -r requirements.txt

    ```

3.  **Configure Firebase Firestore and Cloudinary Settings:**

    *   Update the Firebase API key and Cloudinary `cloud_name`, `api_key`, and `api_secret` values in the `RealTimeChat/settings.py` file. (Important: It is recommended to manage sensitive data with environment variables).

     * Download and include the service account json file into the project from the Firebase console.

4.  **Run the Backend Server:**

    ```

    python manage.py migrate

    python manage.py runserver

    ```

**Usage**

1.  Log in or sign up for the application.

2.  Start a one-on-one or group chat.

3.  Write messages, send emojis or images.

4.  Initiate a voice or video call.

**Additional Notes**

*   Placeholder values are used instead of the real API keys and credentials. Please update these variables accordingly. Using environment variables is highly recommended.

*   This project is continuously under development.

*   Contributions and feedback are appreciated.

**Contributing**

*   If you would like to contribute to this project, please submit a pull request with a branch of your own.

*   For bug reports and feature requests, please use GitHub Issues.