Messaging Settings

Global messaging defaults — who can message you, where messages are stored, encryption, and notifications.

Messaging Settings sets the defaults for all your conversations — privacy, storage location, encryption enforcement, and notifications.

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Anyone (DM privacy)
Anyone who knows your handle can send you a message.
2
Contacts only (DM privacy)
Only people in your contact list can message you.
3
Message storage
Cloud Mailbox — encrypted messages stored on Vavus servers so they sync across devices. Device only — messages live only on this device.
4
Require encrypted text messages
Blocks sending if encryption isn't established. Always on for healthcare accounts.
5
Message notifications
Toggles browser push notifications for new messages.
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Open chat
Jumps to Messages — for per-conversation settings like translation, you change them there.