LAN Messenger is a free and open source cross-platform instant messaging application for communication over a local network. It does not require a server. A number of useful features including event notifications, file transfer and message logging are provided.
Features
- Personal and group messaging
- Instant messaging: Connect and chat with users on your network.
- Secure messaging for privacy: All messages are protected by AES encryption with RSA as the key exchange mechanism.
- Broadcast messages: Send notifications to all users or specified users.
- File transfer: Exchange files with others easily.
- Organize contacts: Arrange your contacts into groups for easier management.
- Message logging: Past conversations are logged and can be retreived at any time.
- Serverless architecture: A server does not need to be set up on the network for LAN Messenger to work.
- No internet connection required: As the name suggests, LAN Messenger works inside the local network and does not require internet access. This helps to minimize external threats.
- Multilanguage user interface: You can select the language for the user interface.
- Cross-platform support: All the features of this application are supported on Windows, Mac and Linux. The interface is fully integrated with the native environment of each platform.
- File transfer
- Message history
- Notification alarms
- Message encryption
- Multilanguage user interface
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- macOS
License
GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)
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LAN Messenger
Download LAN Messenger for free. An intranet chat application that does not require a server. LAN Messenger is a p2p chat application for intranet communication and does not require a server. A variety of handy features are supported including notifications, personal and group messaging with encryption, file transfer and message logging.
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An intranet chat application that does not require a server.
