# MessageBox

Canonical: https://docs.projectbabbage.com/docs/guides/messagebox

Guides for using the MessageBox system to send and receive encrypted messages between peers.

The MessageBox system enables secure, real-time communication between peers using encrypted messages and authenticated WebSocket or HTTP connections.

This section contains guides for:
- Setting up and running a **MessageBox Server**
- Connecting and sending messages using the **MessageBoxClient**

Start with the Server guide if you're hosting a message relay, or the Client guide if you're integrating messaging into an app or service.