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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 – 14
In experimental stage:
Android 5.1 – 14
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.