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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.
2. A hosted version located at [client.meshtastic.org](https://client.meshtastic.org).
3. Hosting it yourself.

![WebUI](/img/webUI.png)

## 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/settings/config/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.

![Web Bluetooth compatibility matrix](https://caniuse.bitsofco.de/image/web-bluetooth.png)

### 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.

![Web Serial compatibility matrix](https://caniuse.bitsofco.de/image/web-serial.png)

## 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 out [GitHub](https://github.com/meshtastic/web)

Instructions for building and running the project can be found in the repo's readme.