⭐ Realtime Chat & User Management System – ASP.NET Core 8 + SignalR

A fully-featured, production-ready real-time chat application built with ASP.NET Core 8, SignalR, IdentityCore, and Entity Framework Core. This system includes user authentication, admin panel, audit logs, media attachments, online/offline indicators, and much more—perfect for learning, enterprise apps, SaaS dashboards, internal communication tools, or custom messaging platforms.

Live Demo

URL: https://chat.zerobytebd.com/Account/Login
User: [email protected]
Password: 123

Preview Screenshots

Overview

Build powerful, scalable real-time communication apps using SignalR with this ready-to-use ASP.NET Core 8 chat system. This solution demonstrates best practices, clean architecture, and modern UI components using AdminLTE, Bootstrap 4, jQuery, and Entity Framework Core (Code First).

Whether you’re creating a team communication tool, a support chat, or a multi-user messaging application, this project provides all essential features out of the box.

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET Core 8.0 / Visual Studio 2022+
• ASP.NET Identity Core Authentication & Authorization
• SignalR (Real-Time Web Communication)
• Entity Framework Core (Code First)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2017+
• AdminLTE 3.0.5 UI Template
• JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap 4
• SweetAlert, Toastr, FontAwesome
• Responsive, mobile-friendly design

️ Prerequisites

• Visual Studio 2022 (or later)
• .NET 8 SDK
• SQL Server 2017+ (or later)
• IIS / Kestrel
• Chrome or Edge Browser

Key Features

User & Role Management

• User Registration & Login
• ASP.NET Identity Authentication
• Reset Password Functionality
• Dynamic Role Management
• Identity Settings Panel
• Login History Tracking
• Admin Dashboard with Statistics

Real-Time Chat System

• Live Chat with SignalR
• Real-Time Messaging & Notifications
• Online/Offline User Status
• Reply to Messages
• Delete Messages in Real Time
• Search Messages & Users
• Header Notification System

File & Media Attachments

• Upload Documents as Attachments
• View Image Attachments
• Play Video Files
• Download Attachment Files

️ Advanced Features

• Super Admin Panel for Member Management
• Audit Logs for User Activities
• Multi-Language Support
• Responsive UI (Mobile Friendly)
• EF Core Code-First Migration Ready
• Clean, organized, and easy-to-extend codebase

▶ Demo Video

https://youtu.be/T5eAeIHGB3w

Version History

Version 1.0.3

- Upgraded to .NET 8.0 - Performance optimization - Bug fixes 

Version 1.0.2

- Bug fix in registration before login 

Version 1.0.0

Initial Release 

‍ Support & Customization

Need feature customization or project setup assistance? Feel free to contact:

• WhatsApp: 8801674411603
• Telegram: shahed71bd
• Microsoft Teams: [email protected]
• Email: [email protected]

Why Choose This Project?

• Perfect for developers learning real-time apps with SignalR
• Ideal for organizations needing a secure internal messaging tool
• Great starting point for SaaS chat or messaging platforms
• Clean, professional ASP.NET Core starter kit with best practices