🔒 HideGhost

Frequently Asked Questions

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🌐 General

How does HideGhost work?

HideGhost creates temporary, anonymous chat rooms. You create or join a room using a unique 8-character ID. Messages are end-to-end encrypted in your browser, and all data automatically deletes after 5 minutes of inactivity.

Is HideGhost free?

Yes. HideGhost is free and will always remain free.

Do I need to create an account?

No. HideGhost requires no registration or account creation. Just create a room and start chatting.

What browsers are supported?

HideGhost works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Is it mobile-friendly?

Yes! HideGhost is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets.

🔐 Privacy & Security

Is it really anonymous?

Yes. We don't require registration, email, or any personal information. We don't use tracking cookies. We don't store IP addresses or maintain access logs.

How does the encryption work?

All messages are automatically encrypted in your browser using AES-256 encryption before being sent. The encryption key is derived from your room ID and never leaves your browser. We cannot read your messages.

Can you see my messages?

No. All messages are end-to-end encrypted in your browser before being sent. The encryption key never leaves your browser, making decryption impossible for anyone else.

Can someone access my room without the Room ID?

No, it's impossible. All rooms are completely isolated and secure. Only people with the exact 8-character Room ID can access your chat. There's no way to discover or access other rooms.

Do you monitor conversations?

No. We don't monitor or filter conversations. All messages are end-to-end encrypted in your browser, so we cannot see message content.

Are uploaded images, videos, and voice messages encrypted?

Yes. Images, videos, and voice messages are encrypted using AES-256 encryption before upload and stored temporarily in an encrypted folder on the server. Even if someone gained server access (extremely rare), they couldn't view the files because they're encrypted. All files are automatically deleted when the chat ends.

Can I use HideGhost on Tor?

Yes, but it's not necessary. HideGhost uses end-to-end encryption on any browser, making it equally secure whether you use Tor or not.

Do you share data with third parties?

No. We have nothing to share. All data is encrypted, stored temporarily in RAM, and deleted immediately when the chat ends. We don't collect, store, or have access to any user data.

💬 Usage

How do I invite someone to my chat?

Share the 8-character Room ID or the full room link with them. They can enter the ID on the homepage or click your link to join directly.

How many people can join a room?

There's no limit on the number of users who can join a room. Share the Room ID with as many people as you want.

How long do messages last?

Messages are stored encrypted in RAM memory and automatically deleted after 5 minutes of inactivity. You can also manually end the chat at any time, which immediately deletes all messages and room data.

What if my room expires while I'm still chatting?

Rooms reset their 5-minute inactivity timer with each message, image, video, voice message, or activity. As long as you're chatting, the room stays active indefinitely. During live audio/video calls, the timer is paused - it only starts counting after the call ends. Rooms only expire from manual termination or server crash (rare).

Can I save my chat history?

No automatic saving feature exists by design. If you want to keep something, copy-paste it before the chat expires.

Can I recover deleted messages?

No. Once messages are deleted (either automatically or manually), they are permanently gone and cannot be recovered.

Can I make voice or video calls?

Yes. HideGhost supports encrypted peer-to-peer audio and video calls between users in the same room.

⚖️ Moderation & Safety

What are the prohibited uses?

HideGhost cannot be used for illegal activities, harassment, distribution of illegal content, solicitation of minors, or any activity that violates our Terms of Service.

What happens if someone reports abuse?

Reports are received but we cannot take action. All data is encrypted and anonymous - we have no way to identify users or verify reports.

⚙️ Technical

What happens if the server crashes?

All data is lost immediately since everything is stored in RAM. Nothing is saved or recoverable.