Private messaging, made in Australia
Ditch your mainstream apps. Chat in private.
Secure communications just got easy. Experience the future of private messaging with M8Chat. Your conversations stay private with our self-hosted platform that puts security and privacy first.
- Hosted in Australia
- End-to-end encrypted chats
- No ads, no data mining
What you get
Secure communications made simple
Chat with mates, create groups, or join vibrant communities, across all platforms.
Private & secure messaging
Send encrypted messages instantly, knowing your data stays protected on our Australian servers.
Respectful communities
A platform that values mutual respect and inclusion.
Cross-platform access
Chat with mates, create groups, or join vibrant communities. Across all platforms.
All ages welcome
A safe space for everyone, from kids to grandparents.
How it works
Up and running in three steps
No app store, no fuss. Join, open the app and start talking.
Join M8Chat
Choose a plan and create your account.
Open the app
Use the M8Chat app in your browser and add it to your home screen, or pick Element if you prefer it.
Chat, call and meet
Message your mates, make voice and video calls, and join or host meetings.
Everything in one place
Chats, calls and meetings, without the snooping
Private chats
One-to-one and group conversations with end-to-end encryption.
Group rooms
Keep family, clubs and mates together in one place.
Video meetings
Host or join meetings with a simple code, no extra software.
Voice and video calls
Crystal-clear calls from your phone or computer.
File sharing
Send photos and files to your mates in the same chat.
Australian hosting
Your data lives on servers we run here in Australia.
See how it works
Why M8Chat
Communication shouldn’t compromise privacy.
We’re an Australian initiative bringing secure, private messaging to everyone through our self-hosted Matrix platform. No data sharing, no third-party access, just pure private communication the way it should be.
Built by mates, committed to keeping your conversations yours with the reliability of local Australian hosting.
- Private-hosted in Australia for maximum data sovereignty
- End-to-end encryption for all private conversations
- No third-party access to your data
- Built on proven Matrix protocol technology
- Managed by your mates in Australia
Why choose M8Chat?
Your data, your rules
Privacy first
Social media platforms often monetise your data and conversations for advertising purposes. With M8Chat, your data stays in Australia on our secure servers, never sold, never shared.
Data sovereignty
While popular messaging apps may store data in unknown locations overseas, M8Chat gives you complete transparency. Know exactly where your data lives, right here on Australian soil.
True security
Other platforms might promise privacy but still retain access to your metadata. M8Chat runs on the proven Matrix protocol with true end-to-end encryption and no backdoors.
Support
M8Chat’s got you covered
Real people
A small Australian team you can reach through the contact form when you need a hand.
Safe & secure
End-to-end encryption and self-hosted infrastructure for maximum privacy.
Easy to use
Intuitive interface that makes secure messaging as simple as traditional apps.
Connect. Chat. Secure!
Join the future of private communications with M8Chat, where security meets simplicity.