Sandes

Sandes

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Sandes: Secure and Official Communication for Government Excellence

The indigenous, end-to-end encrypted messaging platform built by NIC for government officials. Seamlessly integrate with DigiLocker and e-office while keeping your official data sovereign and secure.

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Publisher

NATIONAL INFORMATICS CENTRE

Category

Social Networking

Downloads

443K+

User Rating

3.9/5

Total Ratings

800

Locales

1

Secure Governance in Sight

Discover the interface used by 443K+ users.

Sandes app splash screen showing the Government Instant Messaging System branding with the National Informatics Centre logo

Sandes app splash screen showing the Government Instant Messaging System branding with the National Informatics Centre logo

Main chat interface of the Sandes messaging app showing a list of conversations and unread message notifications

Main chat interface of the Sandes messaging app showing a list of conversations and unread message notifications

A list of verified contacts on the Sandes government messaging app showing names and official titles

A list of verified contacts on the Sandes government messaging app showing names and official titles

Sandes app interface showing a list of official and feedback groups

Sandes app interface showing a list of official and feedback groups

Sandes app account screen displaying user profile details and settings menu including backup and contact management

Sandes app account screen displaying user profile details and settings menu including backup and contact management

Sandes app chat interface showing end to end encrypted messages and a shared photo

Sandes app chat interface showing end to end encrypted messages and a shared photo

Sandes app group info interface showing development and testing group members with encryption enabled

Sandes app group info interface showing development and testing group members with encryption enabled

Search screen of the Sandes messaging app displaying chat results for the keyword Hello.

Search screen of the Sandes messaging app displaying chat results for the keyword Hello.

Secure Communication for Global Officials

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 443K+ users.

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Government-Grade Security

Communicate with confidence using end-to-end encryption and data hosted exclusively on secure, government-controlled infrastructure.

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Seamless Workflow Integration

Enhance productivity with native support for DigiLocker, e-office, and NIC email, allowing you to manage official documents within one app.

Verified Official Network

Collaborate within a trusted environment where every user is government-verified, eliminating spam and unauthorized access.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 443K+ people who love this app.

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"The security features are unmatched for official use. Being able to communicate through a government-verified platform while based abroad gives me the confidence that our sensitive data remains within the national infrastructure."

Vikram Singh, Consular Relations Lead
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"Integration with DigiLocker and e-office is what makes Sandes indispensable. It is not just a messaging app; it is a comprehensive tool for official task management and secure document sharing across ministries."

Dr. Meera Iyer, MeitY Strategic Advisor

About the app

Everything you need to know about Sandes.

Description

Sandes is an open source based indigenous instant messaging platform developed by NIC, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India to facilitate instant messaging communication in Government organisations. It is hosted exclusively at Government infrastructure. It supports end to end encrypted messaging and encrypted backup and encrypted OTP service. Its privacy and data policy is governed by rules and regulations of the Government of India. Sandes can be integrated with other Government communications systems for sending encrypted messages without any cost. Currently Sandes is integrated with NIC email, DigiLocker and e-office. At present, full features of Sandes app are available only to the Government verified users. Employees of Government organisation need to contact the Nodal officer of their Ministry/ Department for verification. For information about Nodal officers write to us at support-sandes[at]nic[dot]in

Latest Version

2.4.24

Size

66.3 MB

First Released

Nov 10, 2021

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Download Sandes to experience India's sovereign, end-to-end encrypted messaging platform. Secure your official interactions with seamless integration for DigiLocker and e-office.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Sandes

What is the Sandes app?

Sandes is an open-source, indigenous instant messaging platform developed by NIC, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, for communication within government organizations.

Who developed the Sandes app?

The Sandes app is developed by NIC (National Informatics Centre), a part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.

Is Sandes an encrypted messaging platform?

Yes, Sandes supports end-to-end encrypted messaging, encrypted backup, and an encrypted OTP service to secure communications. Messages in chats are secured with end-to-end encryption.

Who can use the full features of the Sandes app?

Full features of the Sandes app are exclusively available to Government verified users. Government organization employees must contact their Ministry's Nodal officer for verification.

How can government employees get verified for Sandes?

Government organization employees need to contact the Nodal officer of their respective Ministry or Department for verification to access the full features of the Sandes app.

What government systems does Sandes integrate with?

Sandes integrates with other Government communications systems, including NIC email, DigiLocker, and e-office, for sending encrypted messages without additional cost.

Is the Sandes app free to use?

Yes, Sandes facilitates sending encrypted messages without any cost, especially when integrated with other Government communication systems.

Where is the Sandes app hosted?

Sandes is hosted exclusively at Government infrastructure, ensuring data privacy and security under the rules and regulations of the Government of India.

What is the privacy policy of Sandes?

The privacy and data policy of Sandes is governed by the rules and regulations of the Government of India, aligning with its hosting on government infrastructure.

Does Sandes offer message backup?

Yes, the Sandes app offers an encrypted backup service for messages. Users can find the 'Backup Messages' option in the Account menu.