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FAQ
Good questions.
Can theSHFT read my messages?
Not your DMs, group chats or calls. Those are end to end encrypted, so only the people in the chat have the keys. Stories and community posts are different. They aren't end to end encrypted, and anyone signed in to theSHFT can read community posts.
Does the screenshot thing really work?
On iPhone, screenshots and screen recordings of theSHFT come out black. Take a screenshot in a chat and the other person sees a note that you did. Two honest limits: a screen recording isn't reported to them, and nothing in the app can stop a photo taken with a second phone.
How do disappearing messages work?
Every chat starts on a 10 second timer, and either of you can change it or turn it off. The countdown starts when the message is read. When time's up, it's gone from both phones. Free has 10 and 30 seconds. Pro goes from 5 seconds up to 24 hours.
Do I need a phone number or email?
You need one of the two to sign up, plus a username. It is never shown to other people. You also get 12 words to write down, and those are how you get back in on a new phone.
Is it really free?
Yes. Messages, photos and voice calls up to 5 minutes cost nothing. Pro is $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year if you want video calls and the rest of the extras.
