# Zentalk Web

Zentalk Web is the primary way to use Zentalk. It is a full Progressive Web App (PWA) that runs entirely in your browser with the complete feature set — messaging, voice & video calls, groups, channels, stories, and more.

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**Available now:** [zentalk.chat](https://www.zentalk.chat/)
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## What You Get

* Full end-to-end encrypted messaging with Signal Protocol
* Voice and video calls (1-on-1 and group up to 6)
* Groups, channels, stories, polls, file sharing
* Web3 wallet login — no phone number required
* 3-hop onion routing for all messages
* Offline message queue with automatic sync

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## Install as App

Zentalk Web is a Progressive Web App. You can install it directly from your browser — no app store required.

**How to install:**

* **Desktop (Chrome/Edge):** Click the install icon in the address bar
* **iOS (Safari):** Tap Share → Add to Home Screen
* **Android (Chrome):** Tap the banner or Menu → Install App

Once installed, Zentalk runs like a native app with its own window, icon, and offline support.

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## Offline Support

* **Workbox service worker** with intelligent caching
* Precached assets (JS, CSS, fonts, images, sounds)
* **Offline message queue** — messages stored in IndexedDB and sent when connection returns
* Optional **web push notifications** (VAPID)
* Auto-updates with user notification

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## No Third-Party Providers

Zentalk Web does not rely on any third-party services for its core functionality. All encryption happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to external analytics, tracking, or advertising services.

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## Connect Your Zentanode

Zentalk Web also serves as the interface to connect and manage your Zentanode or Gateway on the Zentamesh network:

* View nearby nodes on the map explorer
* Connect to your own node or a friend's node
* Monitor node range and settings
* Communicate offline within Zentanode range (up to 6km)

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## Links

* **Web App:** [zentalk.chat](https://www.zentalk.chat/)
* **Validator Explorer:** [explore.zentalk.chat](https://explore.zentalk.chat/)
* **Zentanode Map:** [zentalk.chat/map](https://www.zentalk.chat/map)