📜 Chitthi: Secure Messaging Platform

Chitthi is a secure messaging platform where users can send end-to-end encrypted messages. Its unique feature allows users to set their own encryption keys, ensuring that only they can decrypt their messages—providing absolute privacy, even from site administrators.

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✨ Features

• 🔐 User-Defined Encryption: Users set and control their encryption keys for messages.
• 💬 Secure Messaging: Messages are encrypted and can only be decrypted with the correct key.
• 🛠️ Room-Based Communication: Create or join rooms for secure individual or group chats.

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📖 User Flow

1️⃣ Login/Signup

• Login: Use your email and password to access your account.
• Signup: Create a new account by providing your email and password.

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2️⃣ Home Page

• View all the rooms you’ve joined.
• Use the navigation bar to create new rooms or join existing ones.

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3️⃣ Create/Join Room

• Create Room: Enter a unique Room ID to create a new room.
• Join Room: Enter an existing Room ID to join that room.

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4️⃣ Room Interface

• Send Messages:

  • Enter an encryption key and your message.
  • The message is encrypted and sent securely.

• Read Messages:

  • Use the correct encryption key to decrypt and read messages.
    

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🛡️ Security

Chitthi prioritizes privacy and security with these safeguards:

• Key Ownership: Encryption keys are managed by users—only you can decrypt your messages.
• Administrator Privacy: Even site admins cannot access your encrypted content.

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🚀 How to Use

1. Login or Signup

• Existing Users: Log in with your email and password.
• New Users: Sign up to create an account.

2. Navigate to the Home Page

• View your joined rooms or create/join rooms using the top navigation bar.

3. Create/Join Rooms

• Create: Enter a unique Room ID to create a room.
• Join: Use an existing Room ID to access a room.

4. Securely Chat in Rooms

• Send: Use an encryption key to secure your messages.
• Read: Enter the same key to decrypt and read received messages.

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🤝 Contributing

Want to contribute to Chitthi? Follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Submit a pull request.
3. For major changes, open an issue to discuss your idea.

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🖥️ Live Demo

Click here to explore Chitthi

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💡 Chitthi ensures your privacy, one message at a time!