SecureChat - End-to-End Encrypted Messaging

SecureChat is a private, end-to-end encrypted messaging platform that ensures secure communication. With OAuth2 authentication, SSL encryption, and WebSocket-based real-time messaging, SecureChat is built for privacy and ease of use. It runs seamlessly with Docker Compose.

Features

• End-to-End Encryption: All messages are encrypted, ensuring privacy.
• OAuth2 Login: Secure authentication using OAuth2.
• SSL Encryption: All web traffic is encrypted using SSL.
• WebSocket Communication: Real-time messaging with socket-based server-client communication.
• Room Management: Users can create, edit, leave, and invite others to rooms.
• Docker Deployment: Easily deploy and manage using Docker Compose.

Requirements

• Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system.
• Register a Google OAuth2 app for login.
• Include the OAuth2 keys in a .env file.
• SSL certificates (if deploying with a custom domain).

Setup Instructions

Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory:

git clone https://github.com/blox-dev/SecureChat.git
cd securechat

Build and start the application using Docker Compose:

npm install
docker-compose build
docker-compose up

The application should now be running. Access it via http://localhost:PORT (replace PORT with your configured port, default 3000).

Reset Instructions

To completely reset the application, including removing volumes and rebuilding the containers, run:

docker-compose down -v
docker-compose build
docker-compose up

Security Considerations

• Ensure OAuth2 credentials are stored securely.
• Use strong SSL certificates for encrypted communication.
• Regularly update dependencies to patch security vulnerabilities.