{"id":29887,"date":"2023-11-03T18:22:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T12:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/?p=29887"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:47:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T05:17:53","slug":"build-encrypted-flutter-chat-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/build-encrypted-flutter-chat-app\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build A Secure Flutter Chat App within 48 Hours?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I have found that using a pre-built chat solution is usually the easiest way to build secure messaging apps, whether it is for <strong>one-to-one messaging, file sharing or group chat<\/strong>. <strong>In this guide<\/strong>, I walk through how to build your own custom chat app in Flutter along with built-in AES encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Steps_to_build_an_encrypted_Flutter_chat_app\"><\/span><strong>7 Steps to build an encrypted Flutter chat app<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-highlight\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Get License Key<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Install UI Kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Create iOS dependency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Create Flutter dependency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Initialize MirrorFly Plugin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Register user\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Send\/ Receive Chat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Build and choose an encrypted Flutter chat app that creates a meaningful conversation pathway for only the senders and receivers with end-to-end encryption<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When was the last time you sent a message to your family, friends, or colleagues? In less than a few hours, right? This is how frequently we are using chat apps these days. Be it WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, or Signal, most quick conversations happen over messaging apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"notification-wrapper\" style=\"flex-direction: column;\"><h5 class=\"notification-title-two\"> Did you know? <\/h5><p class=\"notication-wrap-content\"> <strong> Over 600 million chats are happening daily on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Whatsapp <\/strong> <\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But, I&#8217;m sure there are times you hesitate to hit the &#8216;send&#8217; button with thoughts like &#8216;Is it safe to send this message?&#8217; or &#8216;Will anyone read my conversation?&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Well, I get it<\/strong>! I had such a moment recently. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to do some interesting research on how chat apps are protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this article, I will be sharing a few of the important points I&#8217;ve learned through my research.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I&#8217;ll cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How does a messaging app work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to build end to end encryption work in chat apps?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to build a secure and encrypted Flutter chat app? (of course, I\u2019ll add why Flutter)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it&#8217;s time we get into some interesting concepts about the messaging apps you use on your mobile or computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Your_Chat_App_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does Your Chat App Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All the messaging\/chat apps are connected to a server that transfers data between the sender and receiver. It is typically built on the client-server architecture. Above this, this server is capable of handling message transfers in real-time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, all our chat apps are connected to a server that transfers data between the sender and receiver. It is typically built on the <strong>client-server architecture.<\/strong> Above this, this server is capable of handling message transfers in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why a message you send to someone on WhatsApp can be instantly read by the person at the other end of the chat. There is no delay, it&#8217;s just quick and instant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While technology has improved so much to connect us right away, there is something that still prevails as a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the casual texts, sometimes you face a hypothetical situation regarding whether or not it is safe to exchange financial details, passwords, or account credentials through a chat app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this is where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/chat-security.php\"><strong>end-to-end encryption<\/strong><\/a> comes into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"interested2\">\n<div class=\"interested-inn2\">\n<div class=\"flag2\">\n<div style=\"width: 47px; height: 47px; background: #ff0935; border-radius: 14px; transform: rotate(45deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-box\">\n<div class=\"left-part\">Excited to Build an Encrypted Flutter Chat App?<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-part\"><a class=\"btns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/contact-sales.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Chat_Encryption_Work_in_Messaging_Apps\"><\/span><strong>How Does Chat Encryption Work in Messaging Apps?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before that let\u2019s find the meaning of the encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. What is end-to-end encryption?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>End-to-end encryption or E2EE is a security measure that protects your communication securely. With encryption, no one, including the messaging platform, can read the messages apart from the sender and receiver.&nbsp;In other words,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the process of protecting a message from third parties so that only the intended sender and recipient can access it is known as end-to-end encryption, or E2EE.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By encrypting the message and storing it on the app\u2019s server or database, E2EE offers security. You can also use the AES-GCM mode of operation to ensure authenticated encryption and integrity of your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s see more about encryption with an example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you send a message &#8216;Hi Howdy&#8217; from your chat app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A public encryption key encrypts the message into a non-readable message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The encrypted message reaches the server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The server receives this encrypted message and delivers it to the recipient device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right at this point, the private encryption key decrypts the encrypted message to the original message &#8216;Hi Howdy&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And now, the recipient will be able to see this message on their device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. How to implement end-to-end encryption chat?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing end-to-end encryption is the most crucial step in building an encrypted messaging app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see the two easy steps to implement encryption in a messaging app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are building your messaging application from scratch, by yourself,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use <strong>Flutter Encrypt,<\/strong> a plugin for Flutter apps that enables developers to quickly and simply encrypt and securely store sensitive data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a end-to-end encrypted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/flutter-chat-sdk.php\"><strong>Flutter Chat SDK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is by far the most efficient way to secure user conversations in your Flutter chat app. You can simply integrate the SDK into your app, which comes with in-built security features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a developer and would like to build a secure chat app, I would totally recommend you to use a chat SDK that comes with built-in end-to-end encryption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Build_a_Secure_Encrypted_Flutter_Chat_App\"><\/span><strong><strong>How to Build a Secure &amp; Encrypted Flutter Chat App?<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here we are: building a Flutter messaging app with custom message encryption can be done in two ways. You can develop from scratch or integrate an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/chat-api-solution.php\">in-app chat API<\/a><strong> <\/strong>to enable messaging functionality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before that let&#8217;s be clear: why Flutter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Why Build a Chat App Using Flutter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flutter will be the best option for developers to build feature-packed and appealing mobile, web, and desktop applications. The versatile capability of the Flutter programming language makes it easy for developers to implement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros of Using Flutter in Your Encrypted Messaging App<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cross Platform Compatibility:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>Flutter is best for cross-platform compatibility, allowing developers to create chat applications from a single database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rapid Development Time: <\/strong>Implementing Flutter lets developers save development time and eliminate maintenance costs with a consistent user experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extensive Library Set: <\/strong>Flutter offers pre-built library widgets for highly responsive chat UI that are easy to customize based on specific needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see How to find encrypted chat app tutorial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"notification-wrapper\"> <span class=\"noti-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\"><path style=\"fill: #ffd119;\" d=\"M512 199.652c0 23.625-20.65 43.826-44.8 43.826h-99.851c16.34 17.048 18.346 49.766-6.299 70.944 14.288 22.829 2.147 53.017-16.45 62.315C353.574 425.878 322.654 448 272 448c-2.746 0-13.276-.203-16-.195-61.971.168-76.894-31.065-123.731-38.315C120.596 407.683 112 397.599 112 385.786V214.261l.002-.001c.011-18.366 10.607-35.889 28.464-43.845 28.886-12.994 95.413-49.038 107.534-77.323 7.797-18.194 21.384-29.084 40-29.092 34.222-.014 57.752 35.098 44.119 66.908-3.583 8.359-8.312 16.67-14.153 24.918H467.2c23.45 0 44.8 20.543 44.8 43.826zM96 200v192c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24H24c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24V200c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24h48c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM68 368c0-11.046-8.954-20-20-20s-20 8.954-20 20 8.954 20 20 20 20-8.954 20-20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"notification-title\">Also Read :<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/flutter-packages-for-real-time-communication\/\" class=\"notification-link\">Top 10 Flutter Packages for Real-Time Communication<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me help you out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Steps_to_Build_an_Encrypted_Flutter_Chat_App\"><\/span><strong>8 Steps to Build an Encrypted Flutter Chat App <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the full guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.contus.com\/chat-app-development.php\" class=\"broken_link\">build an app with messaging features<\/a> using MirrorFly Flutter chat SDK. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Android Lollipop 5.0 (API Level 21) or above<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Java 7 or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gradle 4.1.0 or higher The minimum requirements for Chat SDK for iOS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iOS 12.1 or later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get The License Key<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"370\" title=\"flutter-encrypted-chat license-key\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/flutter-encrypted-chat-license-key-800x370.webp\" alt=\"flutter-encrypted-chat license-key\" class=\"wp-image-32867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/flutter-encrypted-chat-license-key-800x370.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/flutter-encrypted-chat-license-key-350x162.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/flutter-encrypted-chat-license-key-768x355.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/flutter-encrypted-chat-license-key-1536x710.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/flutter-encrypted-chat-license-key.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flutter Chat SDK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>Step 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/console.mirrorfly.com\/register\">Sign-up<\/a> for a MirrorFly account \/ Sign-in to your existing account.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>Step 2: Go to the &#8216;Overview&#8217; page.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>Step 3: Navigate to the Application Info section and get your &#8216;License Key&#8217;.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_UI_Kit\"><\/span><strong>Install UI Kit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>Step 4: In your Android folder, add the following to your root build.gradle file.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>allprojects {\n repositories {\n \tgoogle()\n \tmavenCentral()\n \tjcenter()\n \tmaven {\n     \turl \"https:\/\/repo.mirrorfly.com\/snapshot\/\"\n \t}\n }\n}\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>app\/build.gradle<\/strong> file,&nbsp; add the following dependencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>android {\n\tpackagingOptions {\n \texclude 'META-INF\/AL2.0'\n \texclude 'META-INF\/DEPENDENCIES'\n \texclude 'META-INF\/LICENSE'\n \texclude 'META-INF\/LICENSE.txt'\n \texclude 'META-INF\/license.txt'\n \texclude 'META-INF\/NOTICE'\n \texclude 'META-INF\/NOTICE.txt'\n \texclude 'META-INF\/notice.txt'\n \texclude 'META-INF\/ASL2.0'\n \texclude 'META-INF\/LGPL2.1'\n \texclude(\"META-INF\/*.kotlin_module\")\n   }\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_iOS_dependency\"><\/span><strong>Create iOS dependency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>Step 5: Go to the end of your ios\/Podfile and add the following code<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>post_install do |installer|\n  installer.pods_project.targets.each do |target|\n\tflutter_additional_ios_build_settings(target)\n\ttarget.build_configurations.each do |config|\n  \tconfig.build_settings&#91;'IPHONEOS_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET'] = '12.1'\n  \tconfig.build_settings&#91;'ENABLE_BITCODE'] = 'NO'\n  \tconfig.build_settings&#91;'APPLICATION_EXTENSION_API_ONLY'] = 'No'\n  \tconfig.build_settings&#91;'BUILD_LIBRARY_FOR_DISTRIBUTION'] = 'YES'\n  \tconfig.build_settings&#91;\"EXCLUDED_ARCHS&#91;sdk=iphonesimulator*]\"] = \"arm64\" \t \n \tend\n  end\nend\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>Step 6: Now, enable all the below-mentioned capabilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Goto Project -&gt; 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You can secure your Flutter messaging app to safeguard conversations at any time, anywhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With just their email address and password, users can log in or register and then use their unique ID to talk with their loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protect all types of data:<\/strong> Whether it is text, files, and network traffic, AES helps you secure every data that is at rest and in transit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for instant messaging apps:<\/strong> In real time apps, the messages are exchanged instantly. AES protects them right away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fights back dangerous attacks: <\/strong>AES has withstood extensive cryptanalysis and is resistant to known cryptographic attacks. So, you can consider AES encrypted chat SDK for long-term security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry regulations recommend AES:<\/strong> Many data protection regulations and standards, such as GDPR and HIPAA, recommend or require the use of strong encryption. And AES is often referred to as a suitable choice for compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The new tech demands AES protection:<\/strong> Modern processors and hardware often include dedicated AES instruction sets, which can speed up encryption and decryption operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tried and tested:<\/strong> AES has undergone rigorous scrutiny by the cryptographic community. It has proven resilient to various attacks. 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Create a pair of public and private keys for each device taking part in the communication.<\/br>\n2. A device now exchanges its public keys with the device it wishes to start a connection.<\/br>\n3. The message to be sent over the internet is encrypted using the sender&#8217;s public key.<\/br>\n4. This message upon reception is again decrypted using the recipient&#8217;s private key.<\/br>\n5. Have a check on the alteration of the message during transit. \n<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\nWhy should you Build a Chat App with Flutter? \n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p><strong> Building a chat app with Flutter gives plenty of advantages to developers like:<\/strong> <\/br>\n\n1. Writing codes once and deploying them across web, Android, and iOS platforms.<\/br>\n2. Hot reload feature that fosters real-time testing and debugging.<\/br>\n3. Wide range of UI widgets that are customizable.<\/br>\n4. A vibrant community support.<\/br>\n5. Saves development time and cost.<\/br>\n6. It can be easily integrated into any language or development tool.<\/br>\n<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\nHow do you Secure Data in Flutter?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>You can secure data in your Flutter application by implementing security practices like <strong>E2E<\/strong>, <strong>MFA<\/strong>, and <strong>JSON Web Tokens<\/strong> mechanisms, at different levels of development. \n\nHowever, the best practice is using the <strong>flutter_secure_storage<\/strong> package to securely store tokens and credentials on the device&#8217;s storage. <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  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