April 28, 2026
Messaging
Every message, voice note, and file in EXTRA SAFE is end-to-end encrypted, encrypted on your device, and decrypted only on the recipient's device. This section covers how E2EE works in practice, ephemeral messaging, setting your timer, encrypted file and image transfers, voice notes, message delivery, and what happens to chat history when you switch devices.
If you have questions about privacy, encryption, or how messages disappear, they're answered here
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How does end-to-end encryption (E2EE) work in EXTRA SAFE?
Can anyone read my messages – EXTRA SAFE team, governments, hackers?
What are ephemeral (disappearing) messages, and how do I set them?
How do I start a new chat?
How do I send files, photos, and voice notes in a chat?
Are files and attachments also encrypted?
Where are my messages stored?
What happens to my chat history when I switch devices?
What is the maximum file size I can send?
What types of files can I share in EXTRA SAFE?
How long do ephemeral messages stay visible? Can I change the timer?
Does EXTRA SAFE strip metadata from photos and files I send?
What happens if a message fails to send?
What encryption protocol does EXTRA SAFE use?
Is EXTRA SAFE safer than WhatsApp / Telegram / Signal for messaging?
Does EXTRA SAFE collect metadata (who I talk to, when, how often)?
What is ephemeral messaging, and why does it matter for privacy?
Can I back up my chat history?
How are messages handled if the recipient is offline?
Is it safe to share a wallet address inside an EXTRA SAFE chat?