Get chat WebSocket authentication

Returns an authentication token for establishing a WebSocket connection to Xbox Live's Chat service.

What is Xbox Chat WebSocket?

The Chat WebSocket provides real-time messaging capabilities, allowing you to:

• Receive instant message notifications
• Send messages in real-time
• Get typing indicators
• Receive read receipts

WebSocket Connection

const response = await fetch('https://api.xbl.io/v2/rta/chat', {
  headers: { 'X-Authorization': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
});
const authToken = await response.json();

const socket = new WebSocket(
  `wss://chat.xboxlive.com/users/xuid(${yourXuid})/chat/connect?AuthKey=${authToken}`,
  'chat'
);

socket.onmessage = (event) => {
  const message = JSON.parse(event.data);
  console.log('New message:', message);
};

Use Cases

• Real-time chat applications - Build instant messaging features
• Notification systems - Alert users to new messages
• Chat bots - Respond to messages automatically