Secure Chat introduces TTL (Time To Live) messages, providing you with the ability to send time-limited messages that automatically expire after a specified duration. Whether you're sharing sensitive information or setting a context for your conversations, this feature gives you added control over the lifespan of your messages. In this guide, you'll learn how to use TTL messages effectively while ensuring your communication remains secure.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1: Enabling TTL Option
Access the chat fragment and tap on the TTL (Time To Live) option, typically represented by a clock icon or a similar visual cue.
Step 2: Set Expiry Time
Choose the desired duration for the TTL message. This determines how long the recipient can view the message before it automatically disappears.
Step 3: Compose and Send
Compose your message, whether it's text, a photo, video, audio, or a specific file. Once ready, send the message to the recipient.
Step 4: Viewing TTL Message
The recipient will receive the TTL message with a countdown timer indicating the remaining time before the message vanishes.
Step 5: Taking Action
Read and interact with the TTL message within the specified timeframe. You can edit, delete, forward, or save the message to Vault just like any other message.
Step 6: Automatic Expiration
Once the set time elapses, the TTL message will be automatically deleted from both the sender's and recipient's chat fragments, ensuring it remains accessible only within the designated duration.
Extensions:
Offline TTL Messages
If the recipient is offline when you send a TTL message, the countdown timer begins from the moment the message is sent. When the recipient comes back online, they can still access the message within the remaining TTL duration.
Expired TTL Messages
If the TTL duration has already expired when the recipient comes online, the system will prevent delivery of the message, ensuring expired messages are not displayed.
Editing and Deleting TTL Messages
You can edit or delete a TTL message, but the message's expiration countdown will continue regardless of these actions.
Forwarding TTL Messages
Forwarding a TTL message removes the TTL properties, and the forwarded message won't have a TTL expiration.
Importing and Saving TTL Files
Importing files from Vault with TTL properties ensures they adhere to the specified expiration time. Saving a file to Vault without TTL properties is also supported.
TTL Message Preview
When you're on the Recent Chats screen and receive a TTL message, you'll see a badge indicating the presence of a new message. The message's expiration countdown will initiate when you open the chat fragment.
TTL messages in Secure Chat offer a dynamic way to share time-sensitive information while maintaining control over your communication. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you'll harness the power of TTL messages and ensure your conversations are secure, timely, and efficient. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your messages have a predetermined lifespan, adding an extra layer of privacy and control to your communication experience.