![]() Notably, secret chat only works with one-to-one conversations and do not extend to Telegram groups. When enabled, it automatically starts a different chat under the same name, but users can differentiate it by the name that appears in a green colour font. How to use e2e-enabled secret chat on Telegram: The company explains that users via “secret chat" can manually enable e2e encryption that leaves no trace on its servers in addition to support self-destructing messages. Telegram adds that “All data, regardless of type, is encrypted in the same way - be it text, media or files." ![]() Whereas, the e2e that applies on a ‘secret chat’ provides an extra layer of security by encrypting the data even after it reaches the end-user. Similarly, Telegram explains (via its support page) that regular chats use server-to-client encryption (c2s) that essentially encrypts data through cryptographic techniques before it is transmitted. In principle, it prevents the backdoor entry of eavesdroppers – including telecom providers, Internet providers, and more from accessing personal conversations. To recall, end-to-end is a system of communication where only communicating users can read the messages. However, it appears that Telegram’s chats - both personal and group - do not have end-to-end (e2e) on by default, and users have to start a ‘secret chat’ manually to enjoy that extra layer of security. The messaging platform similar to WhatsApp further provides a host of user-friendly features such as group chats, video and voice calling, among many. ![]() The company has also promoted itself for offering “safer" and “more secure" messaging experience over its competitors, for a very long time. ![]() Telegram’s popularity is on the rise, thanks to WhatsApp’s updated terms of service that has sparked a massive debate around user-data privacy. ![]()
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