🚀 Overview

Grupo Chat is a PHP-based chat script that enables real-time group chat rooms and private messaging.
It provides a secure and interactive platform for communities, businesses, or social groups to communicate efficiently online.

Inspired by real-world messaging applications, Grupo Chat offers user-friendly interfaces, real-time updates, and full control over user management and content moderation.

✨ Key Features

• Real-Time Group Chat: Create public or private chat rooms for multiple users.
• Private Messaging: One-on-one chat with message history.
• User Authentication: Registration, login, and user profile management.
• Admin Panel: Manage users, chat rooms, and moderate messages.
• Emojis & Media Sharing: Send emojis, images, and attachments.
• Notifications: Real-time alerts for new messages and online users.
• Responsive Design: Mobile and desktop-friendly interface.
• Chat History: Store messages and retrieve past conversations.
• Security: Protect chat rooms and private messages with role-based access.
• Customization: Change themes, colors, and add new features easily.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 7/8
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 4/5, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX
• Real-Time Messaging: WebSocket or AJAX polling
• Server Requirements: Apache / Nginx with PHP extensions (pdo, mbstring, curl, openssl)

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload the Grupo Chat source code to your web server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import the provided SQL file.
3. Configure the config.php file with database credentials and site URL.
4. Set folder permissions for chat logs and uploads.
5. Access the admin panel to create chat rooms, manage users, and configure settings.

📘 Full installation and customization guide is included in the package.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Full Grupo Chat PHP Source Code (GPL Licensed)
• ✅ Admin Panel for User & Chat Room Management
• ✅ SQL Database File
• ✅ Sample Chat Rooms & Test Users
• ✅ Installation & Customization Guide
• ✅ Responsive Frontend Templates

📱 Supported Platforms

• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, macOS (LAMP/LEMP compatible)
• Devices: Desktop, Tablet, Mobile (responsive design)
• Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari (latest versions)

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) for educational and non-commercial purposes.
• Customization: Easily extend features, modify UI, and add new chat functionalities.
• Security: Ensure HTTPS and role-based access control to protect user data and private chats.
• SEO & Performance: Lightweight and optimized code for faster load times and discoverability.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Developed by CodeCanyon Author. This GPL version is shared for educational and open-source purposes, fully crediting the original developer.

🔒 Disclaimer

This software is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer or CodeCanyon.
Distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), allowing modification, study, and redistribution for educational and non-commercial purposes.
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