Ember

Secure Communication, Ignited

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Features

Built for privacy-first communities

Everything you need, nothing you don't

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End-to-End Encryption
Messages are encrypted on your device using Signal Protocol (Double Ratchet), providing forward secrecy. The server stores only ciphertext.
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Real-Time Messaging
Instant delivery and live presence updates through persistent WebSocket connections.
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Embers & Channels
Organize communities with text channels and voice channels, grouped under custom categories.
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Device Recovery
Recovery codes let you restore full access to your encrypted messages when switching devices.
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Cross-Platform
Native desktop apps for Linux and Windows built with Electron for a polished, consistent experience.
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Zero Knowledge
The server never decrypts your messages. Self-host your own instance for complete sovereignty over your data.
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The server never sees your messages
Ember uses Signal Protocol end-to-end encryption with forward secrecy (Double Ratchet). Messages are encrypted on your device and relayed to the server only as ciphertext, so the server never decrypts them. Your private keys never leave your device.

Join the Ember Developer Channel

Connect with the Ember team and community

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Ember Developer Channel
Hang out, report bugs, and discuss features with the Ember team and other users.
New to Ember? Register at https://ember-chat.com using the app, then use the invite link below.
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Get Ember Client

Available for Linux, Windows, and Android โ€” free

Get Ember Server

Self-hosted backend for Linux, Windows, and macOS โ€” free

Docker Hub

Pull the pre-built Docker image from Docker Hub

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Docker Hub repository
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docker pull nocturnalcrispy/ember-chat-server:latest
Pull command for latest version