# Lokha Connect

> Lokha Connect is a free, secure messaging app for web, iOS, and Android. It provides real-time text messaging, group chats, stories, Flicks short videos, GIFs, media sharing, voice messages, message reactions, read receipts, and disappearing messages. No phone number is required to register.

## Summary

Lokha Connect is a browser-based Progressive Web App (PWA) and communication platform. Users sign up with an email and password, set up a profile, and can immediately message other users. The app is part of the Lokha Social Hub ecosystem. It is completely free to use. No phone number is required to register.

## Key Facts

- **Product name**: Lokha Connect
- **Operator**: LOKHA WEB PTY LTD (ABN 75 691 885 195), an Australian company
- **Category**: Messaging app / Communication platform
- **Price**: Free
- **Platform**: Web (PWA), iOS (via browser), Android (via browser)
- **Requires**: Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
- **Sign-up method**: Email and password (no phone number required)
- **Primary URL**: https://lokhaconnect.com/
- **Privacy policy**: https://lokhaconnect.com/legal/privacy/
- **Terms of service**: https://lokhaconnect.com/legal/terms/
- **Community guidelines**: https://lokhaconnect.com/legal/guidelines/

## Features

- Real-time one-to-one messaging
- Public and private group chats
- Group admin controls (mute members, remove members, promote admins)
- Message reactions (emoji)
- GIF sharing
- Voice messages
- Media sharing (photos, videos, files)
- Stories (48-hour disappearing posts)
- Read receipts and delivery receipts
- Disappearing messages (auto-delete timer)
- View-once messages
- Message pinning
- Scheduled messages
- Contact discovery
- Per-conversation themes and color accents
- Dark mode
- Chat Lock (PIN-protect individual conversations)
- TLS encryption in transit and row-level security
- AI-powered smart replies and chat summarization
- Flicks (short-form vertical video feed)
- Live voice and video calls inside a chat (calls are not saved as recordings)
- Social Hub integration
- Progressive Web App (installable on device home screen)

## How to Use

### How to sign up
1. Visit https://lokhaconnect.com/auth/sign-up
2. Enter your email address and choose a password
3. Set up your profile (display name, username, avatar)
4. Start messaging immediately

### How to start a conversation
1. Sign in at https://lokhaconnect.com/auth/sign-in
2. Go to Chats
3. Tap the compose icon
4. Search for a user by name or username
5. Select them to open a conversation

### How to create a group chat
1. Go to Chats
2. Tap the compose icon
3. Select "New Group"
4. Add members, set a group name
5. Optionally make it public so anyone can discover and join it

### How to join a public group
1. Go to the Connect tab
2. Browse or search available public groups
3. Tap Join to enter the group immediately

### How to post a story
1. Open Flicks at https://lokhaconnect.com/flicks/
2. Tap the story compose icon
3. Capture a photo or video, or upload from your gallery
4. Add text, music, or more slides
5. Post — it disappears after 48 hours

## Q&A

**Is Lokha Connect free?**
Yes, Lokha Connect is completely free to use. There are no ads in chats and no premium tiers.

**Do I need a phone number to sign up?**
No. You only need an email address and password. No phone number is required.

**Is Lokha Connect secure?**
Yes. Messages are transmitted over encrypted (TLS) connections and stored securely with row-level security policies. Chat Lock protects individual conversations with a PIN on your device, and disappearing and view-once messages are available for extra privacy.

**Can I use Lokha Connect on iPhone?**
Yes. Lokha Connect works in any modern mobile browser on iOS and can be installed to your home screen as a Progressive Web App.

**Can I use Lokha Connect on Android?**
Yes. Lokha Connect works in any modern mobile browser on Android and can be installed to your home screen as a Progressive Web App.

**Does Lokha Connect have stories?**
Yes. You can post disappearing photo, video, text, and slideshow stories that last for 48 hours, with music and text.

**What are Flicks?**
Flicks are short-form vertical videos in a scrollable feed, similar to short-form video platforms.

## Comparison

| Feature | Lokha Connect | WhatsApp | Telegram | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Group chats | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No phone number required | Yes | No | No | No |
| Browser-based (no install) | Yes | Limited | Limited | No |
| Public group discovery | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Disappearing messages | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stories | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| AI smart replies | Yes | No | No | No |
| Short-form video feed | Yes | No | No | No |

## Target Audience

People who want to message friends and family without giving out a phone number, users who prefer browser-based apps without mandatory installs, and communities looking for public group discovery features.

## Links

- [Homepage](https://lokhaconnect.com/)
- [Sign In](https://lokhaconnect.com/auth/sign-in)
- [Sign Up](https://lokhaconnect.com/auth/sign-up)
- [Chats](https://lokhaconnect.com/chats)
- [Connect / Discover](https://lokhaconnect.com/connect/)
- [Flicks](https://lokhaconnect.com/flicks/)
- [Features](https://lokhaconnect.com/legal/features/)
- [About](https://lokhaconnect.com/legal/about/)
- [Latest Updates](https://lokhaconnect.com/legal/updates/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://lokhaconnect.com/legal/privacy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://lokhaconnect.com/legal/terms/)
- [Community Guidelines](https://lokhaconnect.com/legal/guidelines/)
- [Sitemap](https://lokhaconnect.com/sitemap.xml)
- [RSS Feed](https://lokhaconnect.com/rss.xml)

## Company / Legal Entity

- **Legal name**: LOKHA WEB PTY LTD
- **ABN**: 75 691 885 195
- **Jurisdiction**: Australia
- **Role**: Operator and developer of Lokha Connect
- **Support email**: support@lokhaconnect.com
- **Privacy email**: privacy@lokhaconnect.com
- **Safety email**: safety@lokhaconnect.com

## Contact / Support

- Website: https://lokhaconnect.com/
- Connect page: https://lokhaconnect.com/connect/
- Support: support@lokhaconnect.com
- Security: https://lokhaconnect.com/.well-known/security.txt