Softros LAN Messenger
Quick Overview of Key Features

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Quick Information:

Current Version:

12.3

Supported Platforms:

Windows
XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
macOS 10.9 – 15
Android 5.1 – 15

Supported Networks:

Intranet / LAN / WAN

Included languages:

English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified)

Softros LAN Messenger is an easy-to-use LAN messaging application for safe, secure and effective intra-office communication. It does not require a server to run and is very easy to install. Softros LAN IM comes with a variety of handy features such as PC-to-PC messaging, group LAN chat rooms, broadcast messaging to quickly notify selected individuals or groups about an event, and also drag-and-drop file transfer to exchange files and folders between staff members. All messages and files exchanged by the users are securely encrypted and never go outside your local company network, which guarantees that no unauthorized person will ever read your private correspondence or access your sensitive data.

• Security, Safety and Privacy

  The Softros LAN chat software encrypts all data with AES-256 and works strictly within your company network as self-hosted chat. This allows your employees to safely exchange messages and files, while discouraging them from chatting with people outside the organization. It also saves your Internet bandwidth and minimizes the number of opened firewall ports that could result in outside hacker attacks and IM worms.

• Ease of Installation and Use

  The instant messenger from Softros has a very intuitive interface and requires no additional training. All you need to do is install and run it on each network computer. Users themselves can easily configure the program without requesting assistance from the IT staff.

• Serverless Messenger

  You do not need to set up and maintain a dedicated office messaging server – our IM tool is a stand-alone peer-to-peer based application.

• Individual and Group Conversations

  Exchange messages with just one or multiple users at the same time.

• Group Messaging

  Notify individual users or whole user groups about an event by sending out a broadcast message.

• Offline Messaging

  Send messages to users even when they are offline. Offline messages are received when the users come back online. No server or dedicated storage is required for this.

• File Transfer

  Easily exchange documents with your colleagues. Just drag and drop a file or folder on the recipient's icon in the user list or on the conversation you are having with them.

• Broadcast File Transfer

  You can easily send files and folders to multiple users at the same time right within a group conversation or a broadcast message.

• Send Messages and Files via Command Line

  Use the built-in command line tool to send messages and files to users, groups, IP addresses, and computer names.

• User Groups

  Arrange your co-workers in groups by department or job title. You also can add users to multiple groups at the same time.

• Message History

  Keep track of your messages by saving them locally or to a network share. View, search through and print out your correspondence with other employees using the built-in History Viewer.

• Remote Desktop Sharing

  Request remote assistance using LAN Messenger, and the colleague on the other end will securely connect to your desktop to help you configure Windows, install an application, or resolve a technical issue. Desktop sharing functionality is based on Microsoft's Remote Assistance technology.

• Multi-User Video Conferencing

  Ensure the highest level of security for video meetings (Video Calls), strictly within your company's network, or across its branches. No need for a server, third-party internet service, or even an internet connection. No call limits and no leaks of confidential information.

• Terminal Services Support

  Full support of Microsoft and Citrix Terminal Services environments (including the RemoteApp and XenApp application virtualization technologies).

• Active Directory, Entra ID, and Domain Support

  Softros Intranet Messenger seamlessly works in a correctly set up domain controller environment with Active Directory or Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). Users' full names retrieved from Active Directory or Entra ID are displayed in the user list, while their SIDs are used for identification purposes within the program.

• LAN, WAN, VPN and VLAN Support

  Enhanced functionality of the Softros local chat application allows you to link your company locations or subnets into a office chat environment. Just connect your subnets physically, virtually or with a VPN and then configure the program by referring to our detailed help system.

• Network Wide Group Policy Deployment

  In a domain controller environment, deploying the Softros messaging software, its license and settings across the network can be easily done through Group Policy.

• Importing, Exporting and Pre-configuring User Settings

  In case your company does not have a domain controller with Active Directory, Softros LAN Messenger allows you to automate distribution of its settings (network settings, user groups, license file, administrative restrictions) using certain built-in features.

• Restricting User Access

  Administrators can selectively restrict access to most features of the Softros work chat communication software.

• SDK Tool Kit

  If you run on-premises CRM/billing/invoicing software and want to automate the process of sending messages, notifications and files, Softros LAN Messenger comes with an SDK API tool kit allowing you to integrate it into your system. The toolkit comes complete with C++, C#, and Delphi examples to help you get started.