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Encrypted Messaging Setup

Move sensitive chats to end-to-end encrypted messengers and verify contacts.

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Tutorial Steps

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Pick an end-to-end encrypted messenger

Encryption must be on by default, open, and audited.

settings

Instructions

  1. 1Choose Signal as the default for sensitive chats
  2. 2Consider WhatsApp or Matrix/Element where contacts already are
  3. 3Avoid SMS and unencrypted Telegram chats for anything sensitive
  4. 4Confirm the app is from the official developer before installing

Verification

You have one primary encrypted messenger installed.

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