Features explained
View-once messages: when they help
Some photos and notes should be seen — not archived forever in a chat gallery.
When view-once helps
Use view-once for sensitive images, quick confirmations, or details that should not linger as a permanent attachment trail. On Chatkode, that sits on top of private one-to-one chat.
It is a history tool, not a substitute for trust.
What view-once does not stop
Someone can still take a photo of the screen or describe what they saw. Treat view-once as a lighter footprint, not a guarantee against every human action.
Combine with other controls
Pair view-once with disappearing messages when the whole thread should stay short-lived, and with app lock or hidden chats when the device is shared.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is view-once media protected?
Chatkode conversations are protected, including private media sharing in your 1:1 threads.
When should I use regular photo sharing instead?
When both people need to refer back to the image later — receipts, plans, or reference shots.