❶ Install Delta Chat
Download options for other platforms
brew install --cask deltachat
Download options without automatic updates
winget install 9PJTXX7HN3PK
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flatpak install flathub chat.delta.desktop
Arch manual install:
yay -S deltachat-desktop-git
Nix manual install:
nix-env -f "<nixpkgs>" -iA deltachat-desktop
Snap manual install (community maintained):
sudo snap install deltachat-desktop
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❷ Get an Account
You can use (almost) any email account with Delta Chat. If you need a new one, tap or scan this QR code to get a random @nine.testrun.org email address:
❸ Enter a Username and Meet Your Friends
Now you can enter a username, select a profile picture, and chat with your friends. Meet and verify them by scanning QR codes or send them an invite link.
Minimal requirements: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or iOS 12, iPhone 5s or iPad 5/Air/Mini 2 or Windows 10, macOS 10.15 Catalina, Ubuntu 18.04, Fedora 29 or Debian 10 or compatible systems.
The desktop versions do not require Delta Chat to be installed on a phone.
Changelogs & More
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Preview Builds: Desktop, Android Nightlies, iOS Testflight