Chat with people who share the same Internet connection (= IP address)
I built a simple, ephemeral chat service that connects you only with users who share the exact same public IP address as you. It's essentially a temporary, isolated chat room defined by your NAT gateway. It's not super useful nowadays, but let's see where this takes us. :)
Chat with people who share the same Internet connection (= IP address) launched on January 1, 2026 with 17 votes, #754 of 14,584 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
In plain words
This service creates temporary chat rooms that connect only users sharing the same public IP address, forming isolated conversations within a single NAT gateway. It's designed for people on shared networks—like office buildings, universities, or public WiFi—who want to communicate anonymously with nearby strangers. The chats are ephemeral and disappear once users disconnect, making it a lightweight tool for spontaneous local communication.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
This chat room is unique to your IP address. Connect with others who share the same Internet connection — colleagues in your office , students on campus , or fellow patrons at a coffee shop . Messages are kept for 24from ipchat.org
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