Haven - Mobile Client App

Haven is a self-hosted encrypted chat app that puts your privacy first. Connect to your own Haven server and communicate with full end-to-end encryption — no third parties, no data harvesting, no compromises.
📱 REQUIREMENTS
• A running Haven server (self-hosted) or Community Server (Channel da0b9be7)
• Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later

🔒 END-TO-END ENCRYPTION
Text messages in direct messages are encrypted using ECDH P-256 key exchange with HKDF-SHA256 derivation and AES-256-GCM. Your encryption keys are generated on-device and never leave your phone. Optional encrypted key backup lets you restore across devices using your password.

💬 FULL CHAT EXPERIENCE
• Channels — public, private, and direct message channels
• Rich reactions — 500+ emoji with category picker, custom server emojis
• Reply threads — quote and reply to any message
• Message editing and deletion
• Pin important messages
• Image, video, and file sharing with inline preview
• GIF picker (GIPHY integration)
• Typing indicators and read receipts
• Message search across channels

🎤 VOICE & VIDEO
• Real-time voice channels with WebRTC
• Video calling with camera toggle
• Screen sharing support
• Push-to-talk and mute/deafen controls

🎨 MANY THEMES + VISUAL EFFECTS
Choose from built-in themes ported from the web client — each with distinct color palettes

🔔 PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
Firebase Cloud Messaging delivers instant push notifications even when the app is closed. Never miss a message.

🛡️ SELF-HOSTED & PRIVATE
Haven connects to YOUR server. You control the infrastructure, the data, and who has access. No corporate servers, no telemetry, no tracking. Haven is built for people who value real privacy.

⚡ FEATURES
• WebSocket real-time messaging (Socket.IO)
• Adaptive icons and modern Material Design
• Dark and light theme support (Gospel, Windows 95)
• Custom emoji support with server-managed emotes
• Deep link support (haven:// protocol)
• Webhook message display
• User profiles with roles and status
• Member list with online indicators
• Channel management (create, join, permissions)
• File attachments with size display
• Link previews

Haven is free to use. Ads support development