Message Transfer

Message Transfer lets you move your encrypted message history between devices — either via a passphrase-protected file backup or peer-to-peer over a temporary WebRTC link.

1. 1
   Export passphrase

   Sets the passphrase that protects the backup file. Minimum 8 characters.

2. 2
   Confirm passphrase

   Re-type to confirm. Must match.

3. 3
   Export backup

   Encrypts your messages with the passphrase and downloads the backup file.

4. 4
   Backup file

   Pick the .json file you previously exported.

5. 5
   Import passphrase

   The passphrase you set when exporting.

6. 6
   Import backup

   Decrypts the file and merges its messages into this device.

7. 7
   This device is the source

   Peer-to-peer mode — this device sends its messages to the other.

8. 8
   This device is the target

   Peer-to-peer mode — this device receives messages from the other.

9. 9
   Start (source)

   Creates an offer code that you give to the target device.

10. 10
    Copy offer / answer code

    Copies the WebRTC handshake code to the clipboard so you can paste it on the other device.

11. 11
    Apply answer (source)

    Pastes the answer code from the target device to complete the handshake.

12. 12
    Create answer (target)

    Generates an answer code in response to the source's offer.