Getting started
Your first conversation
Install Stille on both devices. Choose a name and exchange an invite — no phone number required.
First launch
Download the APK, install it, then choose your language, name and theme. Contacts can see your name; you can change it in your profile.
Download and install →
Invites
Don't post active invite codes publicly.
Share them only with the intended person.
To invite someone
- Open Add contact in Chats or Contacts.
- Create a one-time invite, or share your persistent profile link.
- Send its link or show the QR code in person.
To accept an invite
- Open the full HTTPS invite link on Android with Stille installed.
- Profile links use
/invite/i/or/invite/i3/; the app handles the code locally. - If the app does not open, scan the HTTPS QR with Stille's built-in scanner.
The site does not store or resolve profile codes. Availability of Android App Links depends on the installed app version and domain verification.
Connection troubleshooting
Peer-to-peer messaging needs a route between devices.
Same local network
Invites without an address rely on local discovery. Both devices need the same network with multicast allowed and client isolation disabled.
Different networks
A reachable address or relay may be required. Internet access alone does not guarantee a direct connection: NAT, firewalls and network policies can interfere.
Invite not accepted
Make sure the entire invite was received. The app checks validity and use; ask the sender for a new invite if needed.
Android client documentation ↗Frequently asked questions
Does Stille need my phone number?
No. You choose a name when setting up your profile.
Does this site connect devices?
No. Stille connects devices over an available peer-to-peer route.
Where can I report a problem?
Open an issue on GitHub. Include your app version and steps to reproduce, but never share active invite codes or private messages.