Shared-device privacy

Private chat on a shared device

Encryption protects matched chat content — but a borrowed phone or open laptop is a different risk. Use Chatkode random chat in the browser, then add app lock and hidden chats for that moment.

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Tools that help on shared devices

App lock — PIN-protect the Chatkode session.
Hidden chats — tuck sensitive threads away, with optional decoy PIN.
Disappearing messages — send details that should not linger.

Random chat still works the same: temp name, Match/Skip, encrypted 1:1. Claim within 24 hours if you want chats to survive on that shared device’s account.

Checklist

Use the guide shared-device privacy checklist.

Ready to Match?

Random chat that’s private — no phone number. Match, Skip, encrypted 1:1. Claim your account in 24 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Does app lock replace a phone passcode?

No. Use both. App lock adds a Chatkode-specific PIN when someone already has device access.

What is a decoy PIN?

Optional unlock that opens an empty inbox instead of your hidden chats. See hidden-chats.html.

Can I use Chatkode in a hotel or library browser?

Yes — random chat is browser-based. Prefer logging out on public machines and using app lock on personal devices you share.