--- id: web-client title: Web Client Overview sidebar_label: Web Client sidebar_position: 3 --- Meshtastic Web is a Meshtastic client that runs directly in your browser. There are three ways of accessing the app: 1. Served directly from an ESP32 based node via [meshtastic.local](http://meshtastic.local) or the device's IP Address.[^1] 2. A hosted version located at [client.meshtastic.org](https://client.meshtastic.org). 3. Hosting it yourself.  ## Compatibility The application will work in all major browsers, but specific functionality is limited in some cases. For the best experience we recommend using a Chromium based browser such as [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome) or [Microsoft Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge). ### HTTP This method of connecting is limited to esp32 devices. :::caution When using the [hosted](https://client.meshtastic.org) version of the application, all traffic must be served over HTTPS. Meshtastic nodes generate self-signed certificates, and you must inform your browser that you wish to trust the aforementioned certificate. This can be done by first accessing your node directly via your browser: `https://NODE_IP_ADDRESS/` replacing `NODE_IP_ADDRESS` with the IP address of your node. This can be found on the screen of the device, via your router's DHCP lease page or serial console. ::: You can accessing your device over HTTP after you set up your [Network Connection](/docs/configuration/radio/network) ### Bluetooth Bluetooth support is governed by the availability of the [Web Bluetooth API](https://web.dev/bluetooth) as illustrated below. Support is primarily available in Chromium based browsers.  ### Serial (USB) The method with the least platform support, which uses the [Web Serial API](https://web.dev/serial), allows us to connect directly to a Meshtastic node over USB and access it from directly within your browser.  ## Updating The web interface is included in firmware releases. When a new firmware version is released, the latest WebUI will be automatically bundled. ## Self Hosting The source code for the WebUI can be found on our [GitHub](https://github.com/meshtastic/web) Instructions for building and running the project can be found in the repo's readme. [^1]: If multiple Meshtastic devices are serving the web client on the same local area network, these devices can be reached by adding a suffix of "-2" (or higher numbers if there are additional devices) to the local URL. Example `meshtastic-2.local` or `meshtastic-3.local`.