anujsinha789 / chat-app

A peer to peer chat application developed with python sockets

Chat-App

A peer to peer chat application developed with python sockets

How To Run :-

1. To run both the client and server on the same machine :-

   1 . First run the main_server.py file the server will start running on a specific IP address copy that address. 2. Now run the main_client.py file a window will appear. Enter your Name and the copied address in their respective feilds. 3. Click send. 4. You will be directed to a chat room.

2. To run the client and server on different machines :-

   1. Connect both the machines on the same network.
   2. Now run the main_server.py file on one machine.The server will start running on a specific IP address copy that address.
   3. Now Run the main_client.py file on other machine and Enter your name and copied address in their respective feilds.
   4. After successfull connection with the server the client will be directed to a chatroom.

NOTE :- BEFORE RUNNING DISABLE THE FIREWALL.