Build Real-Time Chat App (MERN + Socket.IO + Auth)

Starting at

$

400

About this service

Summary

I will develop a real-time chat application using the MERN stack and Socket.IO, featuring secure authentication and persistent message history. With a clean React frontend and a scalable backend, this app is ideal for teams, social platforms, or support systems. My focus on code quality, performance, and real-time interactivity sets this service apart.
✨ Why Me?
I specialize in MERN & real-time apps
Clean code with comments & scalability in mind
Good communication & commitment
100% satisfaction or revision included

Process

Requirement Discussion – We agree on features, scope, and contra exchange.
Wireframe/UI Draft (Optional) – I’ll show you the layout or ask if you have a design.
Frontend Development – Build React-based chat interface.
Backend Setup – Create Node.js & Express server, integrate MongoDB.
Socket.IO Integration – Enable real-time messaging and events.
Authentication – Add JWT or cookie-based login & signup.
Testing – We both test the app functionality and fix bugs.
Delivery & Handover – I’ll provide the complete code (with instructions or live demo link).
Contra Review – You deliver your part of the barter exchange.

FAQs

  • Will the chat work in real-time like WhatsApp?

    Yes! The app uses Socket.IO for real-time updates, so messages appear instantly.

  • Will the app be mobile responsive?

    Yes, the frontend will be fully responsive and work well on both mobile and desktop.

  • Can you deploy the app for me?

    Yes, deployment to Vercel (frontend) and Render or Railway (backend) is included on request.

  • Can I get additional features later like group chat, voice messages, etc.?

    Yes! We can extend this app with more features after the initial version is complete.

What's included

  • React.js Frontend

    clean and responsive UI with conversation list & chat window

  • Express.js Backend

    secure API & Socket.IO integration

  • MongoDB Database

    structured storage for users & messages

  • Authentication System

    JWT or Cookies-based

  • Real-Time Messaging

    instant chat using Socket.IO

  • Message History

    persisted conversation history


Duration

2 weeks

Skills and tools

Backend Engineer

Frontend Engineer

Web Developer

MongoDB

MongoDB

Node.js

Node.js

React

React

Socket.io

Socket.io

WebRTC

WebRTC

Industries

Computer Software
IT Infrastructure