Free, private messaging on the open XMPP network

No ads, no tracking, no phone number. Create a free account and chat with anyone, anywhere. Works with any XMPP app and supports end-to-end encryption.

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How it works

Create your account

Pick a username and password, that's all. No phone number, email is optional. Takes under a minute.

Get a chat app

XMPP works with many apps. Good picks:

Android: Conversations
iPhone: Monal or Siskin IM
Computer: Gajim or Beagle IM (macOS)

Sign in and chat

Open the app and log in with your new address: you@openim.nl. Add friends, or say hi in our public room: public@conference.openim.nl

Why OpenIM

Private by default

End-to-end encryption (OMEMO), minimal logging, Tor support, and a strict no-tracking policy.

Open & federated

XMPP is an open standard. Chat with users on any server worldwide. No walled garden, no lock-in.

100% open source

Free for everyone, funded by donations, and running entirely on open source software.

Questions? Email/XMPP: admin@openim.nl