This project demonstrates how to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in a React chat application using Stream's Chat API.
End-to-end encryption ensures that only the communicating users can read the messages and no intermediary, including Stream, can access the unencrypted content. This sample implementation shows:
- Setting up a secure React chat client
- Implementing client-side encryption/decryption
- Managing encryption keys
- Sending and receiving encrypted messages
- Maintaining Stream's real-time capabilities with encrypted content
- Clone this repository
- Navigate to this directory
- Install dependencies:
or
npm install
yarn
- Update the project with your Stream API credentials
- Start the development server:
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npm start
yarn start
For more details on implementing end-to-end encryption with Stream Chat, visit: End-to-End Encryption with Stream Chat
When implementing E2EE in production applications:
- Ensure proper key management practices
- Implement secure key exchange protocols
- Consider additional security measures like message expiration
- Test thoroughly for potential security vulnerabilities
Want to build secure, encrypted chat into your own application?
- Sign up for a free Stream account - No credit card required
- Check out our React Chat SDK documentation - Comprehensive guides
- Join our Discord community - Connect with other developers and the Stream team