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Session - Private Messenger

Take back your digital sovereignty. No phone numbers, no emails, and no central servers—just pure, decentralized privacy through onion-routing technology.

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Key Figures

Downloads

3M+

User Rating

4.1/5

Total Ratings

5K+

Publisher

Rangeproof PTY LTD

Your Privacy, Hardened.

Take back control with a messenger designed to eliminate metadata, bypass censorship, and protect your digital footprint—no phone number required.

No Phone Number Required

Break free from SIM-linked tracking. Create a secure Session ID without ever sharing your phone number, email, or personal identity.

Onion-Routed Metadata

We don't just encrypt messages; we hide your IP address and who you're talking to by routing data through a decentralized network of nodes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Session - Private Messenger

Do I need a phone number or email to create a Session Private Messenger account?

No, Session Private Messenger enables fully private account creation without needing a phone number or email. Users create an Account ID instead.

Is Session Private Messenger decentralized?

Yes, Session Private Messenger operates on a decentralized server network. This architecture prevents data breaches and eliminates a central point of failure, enhancing security.

Does Session Private Messenger log user metadata?

No, Session Private Messenger does not store, track, or log any messaging metadata. It maintains user privacy by explicitly avoiding metadata collection.

Does Session Private Messenger protect my IP address?

Yes, Session Private Messenger protects your IP address. Device IP addresses are never exposed to other conversational participants or the servers handling your data.

Is Session Private Messenger free to use?

Yes, Session Private Messenger is free to use. It is also open-source and free of ads and trackers, stewarded by the Session Foundation.

Does Session Private Messenger offer group chats?

Yes, Session Private Messenger supports private, end-to-end encrypted group chats. These closed groups can accommodate up to 100 people for secure communication.

Is Session Private Messenger open-source?

Yes, Session Private Messenger is open-source. Users can review its code on GitHub, which aligns with its commitment to transparency and user trust.

Does Session Private Messenger have disappearing messages?

Yes, Session Private Messenger features disappearing messages. Users can configure messages to delete after reading or sending, with timers from 12 hours to 2 weeks.

Can I share files securely with Session Private Messenger?

Yes, Session Private Messenger enables secure sharing of voice snippets, photos, and files. It utilizes secure encryption and privacy protections for all attachments.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Session - Private Messenger - Session private messenger app interface showing anonymous account creation and metadata protection. — Session private messenger app interface showing anonymous account creation and metadata protection.

Session Private Messenger logo displayed on a smartphone screen

Session - Private Messenger - Session private messenger onboarding screen showing anonymous account creation without a phone number — Session private messenger onboarding screen showing anonymous account creation without a phone number

Session - Private Messenger - Screenshot of Session app showing a list of private and secure chat messages — Screenshot of Session app showing a list of private and secure chat messages

Session - Private Messenger - Session app settings screen showing a unique anonymous Account ID and privacy options menu — Session app settings screen showing a unique anonymous Account ID and privacy options menu

Session - Private Messenger - Session private messenger interface showing disappearing messages options and timer settings on a smartphone screen. — Session private messenger interface showing disappearing messages options and timer settings on a smartphone screen.

Description

Session is a new breed of private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers spread all over the world. With no central servers, Session can’t leak or sell your data. And with Session’s private routing protocols, your messages are completely anonymous. No one ever knows who you’re talking to, what you’re saying, or even your IP address. • Fully private account creation: No phone number or email needed to create an Account ID • Decentralized server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure • No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata • IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data • Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people • Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections • Free and open-source: Don’t take our word for it — check Session's code yourself Session is free as in free speech, free as in free beer, and free of ads and trackers. Session is stewarded by the Session Foundation, a Swiss-based foundation dedicated to advancing digital rights and innovation. Take back your online privacy today — download Session. Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-ios