Privacy & identity
Can someone track you through a username?
A username is a handle — not a phone number. Still, treat it like an address you choose to give out.
What a username makes possible
After you claim an account, people you choose to reconnect with can find you by username. Primary discovery is still random Match — not contact sync or a dating feed.
It is different from phone-number discovery across an entire address book. You decide who learns the username.
What it does not automatically expose
A careful username without personal details does not hand someone your mobile number, home address, or contact list. Chatkode is built so private threads are protected once you are chatting.
The bigger risk is oversharing the handle in public places, or choosing a username that embeds identifiable facts.
Share on purpose
Give your username to people you intend to talk to. Use connection requests. Add app lock and hidden chats when devices are shared. End-to-end encryption protects message content; deliberate sharing protects who can reach you.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is a username more private than a phone number?
Often yes for discovery — you share a handle instead of a number used for banking, work, and family.
Are Chatkode messages protected?
Yes. Chatkode is built for private one-to-one browser chat.