ShooChat
Free encrypted chat that disappears.
End-to-end encrypted P2P messaging. No sign-up. No history. No trace.
🔑 Both users must enter the same passphrase to connect. Leave blank for no passphrase.
🤝 Agree on a secret word with your contact beforehand. Both type it here — first person waits, second connects. No link sharing needed.
How ShooChat Works
Create a room
Tap "Create Private Room" to generate a unique 6-character code. Share it with anyone you want to chat with.
Connect directly
Your browsers connect directly to each other using WebRTC. No middleman. No messages pass through any server.
Chat with confidence
Every message is encrypted with AES-256-GCM before it leaves your device. Verify your connection with the safety emoji fingerprint.
Close and forget
When you close the tab, everything disappears. Messages live only in memory — not in a database, not in local storage, not anywhere.
Built for Privacy
ShooChat was designed from the ground up so that nobody — not even us — can read your messages.
End-to-End Encryption
ECDH key exchange generates a unique shared secret per session. Messages are encrypted with AES-256-GCM — the same standard used by governments and banks.
Peer-to-Peer via WebRTC
Messages travel directly between browsers. The only server interaction is a brief handshake to find each other — after that, it's just you and your peer.
Ephemeral by Design
No databases. No cookies. No local storage. Messages exist only in your browser's RAM. Close the tab and the data is physically gone from the device.
Safety Verification
After connecting, both users see the same emoji fingerprint derived from the shared secret. Compare them to verify nobody is intercepting your chat.
When to Use ShooChat
For conversations that shouldn't persist.
Sharing passwords or secrets
Send sensitive credentials without leaving a trail in your chat history.
Confidential discussions
Business or personal conversations that need to stay off the record.
Privacy-first communication
Chat without creating an account or handing over your phone number.
Quick throwaway chats
Coordinate in real-time without cluttering your permanent messaging apps.
No other channel needed
Meet with a shared secret code — agree offline, then both type it to connect. No link sharing required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to create an account to use ShooChat?+
No. ShooChat has no accounts, no sign-ups, and no user data collection. Just open shoochat.com and start chatting privately — no email, no phone number required.
Can ShooChat read my messages?+
No. Messages are encrypted with AES-256-GCM in your browser before being sent peer-to-peer via WebRTC. ShooChat never sees, stores, or processes the content of your conversations.
What happens when I close the tab?+
Everything is permanently gone. Messages exist only in your browser's memory (RAM). Closing the tab or refreshing the page erases all data. There's no database, no local storage, no cookies — nothing to recover.
How is ShooChat different from WhatsApp or Signal?+
ShooChat stores absolutely nothing — no message history, no contact list, no phone number, no account. It's designed for truly ephemeral conversations with zero persistence. Messages travel directly between browsers.
Is ShooChat free?+
Yes, ShooChat is completely free with no ads. It runs peer-to-peer with no backend servers, so there are no infrastructure costs to pass on.
Do both people need to be online at the same time?+
Yes. Since messages aren't stored anywhere, both participants must be connected simultaneously. This is by design — it means there's no server ever holding your messages.
What is the room passphrase?+
The passphrase is an optional extra layer of security. When set, both users must enter the exact same passphrase to connect. It's verified cryptographically using HMAC-SHA256 — if the passphrases don't match, the connection is refused.
Can I send files through ShooChat?+
Yes. ShooChat supports encrypted file sharing up to 50MB. Files are split into chunks, encrypted with AES-256-GCM, and sent directly to your peer. Images, videos, and audio preview inline.
What is the "Meet with a secret code" feature?+
It lets two people connect without sharing a link through another app. Both agree on a secret word beforehand (in person, on a call, etc.), then each types it on ShooChat. The first person to arrive waits, the second connects automatically. The code also acts as a passphrase to prevent strangers with the same code from joining.
Ready to chat privately?
No downloads. No sign-ups. Just tap and talk.