Create a private chat, share one invite and communicate from your browser.
Private chat.
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One private link. Talk · Call · Share. No account. No phone number. No app required.
One private place for the things you share.
Start with one action. Chat with someone, make a private voice or video call, or encrypt a file before sending it.
Start a private voice or video call from the same link-first experience.
Encrypt files in your browser and share a private link or QR code.
Do I need to create an account?
Chat256 is designed so you can start a private conversation without a traditional account.
How do I invite someone?
Create a private chat and use the share controls to copy the invite, use your device's share sheet, or show a QR code for the other person to scan.
Can I make a voice or video call?
Yes. Start a private call and share the link. Voice and video use the same browser-first flow.
Can I share files privately?
Yes. Choose Share a file to encrypt a file in your browser and create a private share link.