# Lokha Connect

> Lokha Connect is a free, secure messaging app for web, iOS, and Android. It provides real-time text messaging, HD voice calls, HD video calls, group chats, stories, 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 or call 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
- **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://www.lokhaconnect.com/
- **Privacy policy**: https://www.lokhaconnect.com/privacy
- **Terms of service**: https://www.lokhaconnect.com/terms
- **Community guidelines**: https://www.lokhaconnect.com/guidelines

## Features

- Real-time one-to-one messaging
- HD video calls (browser-based, no download needed)
- HD voice calls
- 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
- End-to-end encryption for calls
- AI-powered smart replies and chat summarization
- Flicks (short-form vertical video feed)
- Social Hub integration
- Progressive Web App (installable on device home screen)

## How to Use

### How to sign up
1. Visit https://www.lokhaconnect.com/signup
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://www.lokhaconnect.com/signin
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 make a video call
1. Open a conversation with a contact
2. Tap the video camera icon in the top-right corner
3. The call connects directly in the browser — no app download needed

### 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. Go to the Stories tab
2. Tap the camera or compose icon
3. Capture a photo or video, or upload from your gallery
4. Add text, music, or stickers
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. All calls are end-to-end encrypted. Messages are stored securely with row-level security policies. 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.

**Can I make group video calls?**
Yes, group chats support voice and video calls between members.

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

**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 |
| Video calls | 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 and call 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://www.lokhaconnect.com/)
- [Sign In](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/signin)
- [Sign Up](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/signup)
- [Chats](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/chats)
- [Stories](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/stories)
- [Connect / Discover](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/connect)
- [Flicks](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/flicks)
- [AI Agents](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/agents)
- [About](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/about)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/terms)
- [Community Guidelines](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/guidelines)
- [Sitemap](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/sitemap.xml)
- [RSS Feed](https://www.lokhaconnect.com/rss.xml)

## Contact / Support

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