Twitter is rolling out its encrypted direct messaging feature. However, the initial rollout comes with some major limitations as this feature is currently only available to verified Twitter users, which includes Twitter Blue subscribers and those part of a Verified Organization.
For now, an encrypted chat requires both users to be verified, according to the company.
It is however unclear if encryption will be added to the growing list of exclusive features for check-marked users or if this is just for the early rollout.
Additionally, the company does not offer a direct reporting option for encrypted messages; instead, users are advised to report any issues with a conversation participant separately.
The company currently allows a maximum of ten devices per user for encrypted messages. After users reach the limit, they will not be able to send and receive encrypted messages on any new devices that are logged into Twitter.
Moreover, sending an encrypted message is similar to sending a regular unencrypted message, said the company. "If you are eligible to send encrypted messages, you will see a toggle after clicking on the message icon to enable "encrypted" mode. Selecting an eligible recipient, composing a message, and clicking send will send an encrypted message,” Twitter explained.
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