Key takeaways
- The web app lives at getcchat.com/c and needs no installation.
- Sign in with a one-time code by SMS or email; there is no password.
- Teams, groups, direct messages, files and search are all available in the browser.
- iOS and Android apps are coming soon; the web app is the way to use C Chat today.
- Free for now: up to 50 members per team, 30 groups per team, 25 MB per attachment.
A lot of work communication happens on screens that don’t belong to one person: the security booth computer, the reception desk, the dispatch office laptop. Other people simply prefer a full keyboard when they write long updates. The C Chat web app covers all of these: it’s the full messenger, delivered through the browser.
What the web app does in C Chat
The web app is C Chat itself, running at getcchat.com/c. You don’t download or update anything; you open the address and sign in. Inside you get:
- Your teams and their groups, with the same membership as everywhere else.
- Direct messages with any C Chat user, found by @username, phone contacts or team membership.
- Text, replies, reactions, edits, read receipts, pinned messages and search.
- Photos, videos, files up to 25 MB, voice notes, location sharing and the one-tap 🚨 alert.
- The interface in any of the 8 supported languages.
Sign-in uses passwordless sign up: a one-time code to your phone or email.
How to use the web app step by step
- Open getcchat.com/c in an up-to-date browser.
- Enter your phone number or email and type the code you receive.
- Choose your team from the list, or accept the invitation you were sent.
- Open a group or start a direct message and write as usual.
- On a shared computer, sign out when your shift or session ends.
Tip: bookmark getcchat.com/c or add it to your phone’s home screen through your browser so it’s one tap away.
Real scenarios from business teams
Office staff and dispatchers. A dispatcher handling dozens of jobs a day writes faster on a keyboard. They keep C Chat open in a browser tab next to their other tools and answer field staff in their groups.
Remote and hybrid teams. People who work from home on a laptop use the web app the whole day. Our page on secure messaging for remote teams covers how to structure groups for that, and the remote communication best practices guide helps set expectations.
Security company offices. Operations staff at a security company follow site groups from the office computer. With the CGuard Pro integration, those groups include the on-duty guards and the client.
Staff without a work phone. Frontline employees can use the web app on their own phone’s browser while the native apps are on the way.
Privacy, permissions and limits
The browser doesn’t change the security model. Messages travel with TLS and are stored encrypted with AES-256 using a key specific to your organization. Team owners and admins can audit and export group conversations; direct messages between people stay private. Details are in the security overview.
Things to know:
- Shared computers: always sign out. Anyone using an open session can read that account’s chats.
- No desktop app: on Windows, Mac or Linux, the browser is how you use C Chat.
- Native mobile apps: iOS and Android apps are coming soon.
- Free plan limits: 50 members per team, 5 teams per account, 30 groups per team and 25 MB per attachment.
Tips for admins
- Give shared stations their own account (for example a front-desk email) instead of leaving a personal account signed in.
- Write a short “sign out at end of shift” rule and pin it in the relevant group.
- Share the address, not a screenshot. Send getcchat.com/c with your invite so people land in the right place.
- Use the web app for setup. Creating groups, inviting people and managing members is often easier on a big screen.
Getting started
Open getcchat.com/c in your browser, sign in with your phone or email and create your first team. It’s free for now, within the limits on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install anything to use C Chat?
No. C Chat runs in your browser at getcchat.com/c. You open the address, sign in with the code you receive by SMS or email, and start chatting.
Can I use the C Chat web app on my phone?
Yes. You can open getcchat.com/c in your phone's browser. Native iOS and Android apps are coming soon for people who prefer an app from the store.
Is the web app as secure as a mobile app?
The same protections apply wherever you use C Chat: TLS encryption in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest with per-organization keys. On shared computers, sign out when you finish so the next person can't open your chats.
Is there a desktop app for Windows or Mac?
No. There is no separate desktop app. On a computer you use C Chat in the browser at getcchat.com/c.