How-to
How to hide chats on a shared phone
Pressure to “just unlock and show me” is a social problem. Product tools can reduce what is casually browsable.
Set up hidden chats before you need them
Create a Hidden PIN in Kissend and move sensitive threads into Hidden. Practice unlocking so you are not learning under stress. Optional decoy unlock can present an empty inbox if someone insists on watching you open the app.
These features support discretion; they are not a license for harm, and they will not stop every determined adversary with full device control.
Combine with app lock
App lock keeps the entire Kissend inbox closed when you hand someone your phone for maps, photos, or a quick call. Hidden chats then protect specific threads even after the app is unlocked with your real credentials.
Use both when the device is routinely shared.
Use discretion tools wisely
If someone has your real PIN or prolonged unsupervised control of the device, treat that as a serious access problem. Pair Kissend’s end-to-end encryption with judgment about what you send and where you leave sessions open. Set up hidden chats and app lock before you need them.
FAQ
Quick answers
Where do I set a Hidden PIN?
In Kissend account settings — see the Hidden chats help guide for steps.
What does a decoy PIN show?
An empty hidden inbox instead of your real hidden conversations.