"X's long-awaited encrypted DMs feature, XChat, is becoming more widely available. Though the feature shipped in beta in May, XChat is now accessible for more users, including those who do not subscribe to X Premium. Separate from the existing DM inbox, XChat is end-to-end encrypted. The chat system supports media uploads, group chats, pinned messages, and the ability to mark messages as read or unread."
"Right now, users can only access XChat if they opt into using it. On desktop, XChat is accessible to some users from the messages tab. There, you can navigate to "Chat" from a menu option that appears above "Message requests." On mobile, "Chat" appears in the main nav bar on the left, just above Communities. Before using XChat, you have to set a four-digit code to protect your messages, similar to other encrypted platforms like Signal."
XChat is an opt-in, end-to-end encrypted direct messaging system separate from the existing DM inbox. The feature includes media uploads, group chats, pinned messages, and the ability to mark messages as read or unread, with vanishing mode rumored to be added. Access currently appears on desktop in the messages tab under a Chat menu above Message requests, and on mobile in the main navigation bar on the left above Communities. Users must set a four-digit code before using XChat to protect messages, and messaging requires both participants to have opted in. Unencrypted legacy DMs now appear under an "unencrypted" tab.
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