Privacy
Keep Conversations Private with Locked Messages
Sometimes messages contain sensitive information that shouldn't be visible to everyone who picks up your phone. ChatCript's Locked Messages feature lets you password-protect any message in any chat.
What Can You Lock?
Everything. Text messages, photos, voice notes, videos, and documents can all be locked. Once locked, the content is hidden behind a password prompt.
Setting Up Your Lock Password
Step 1: Go to Profile → Settings → Privacy & Security.
Step 2: Tap "Chat lock password".
Step 3: Enter and confirm a password (minimum 4 characters).
Sending a New Locked Message
- Open any chat (1:1 or group).
- Tap the attachment icon (+) to open the menu.
- Tap the Lock toggle — the icon turns red when active.
- A small red lock appears on the send button to confirm lock mode is on.
- Type your message or attach media and send as usual.
Locking an Existing Message
- Long-press any message in the chat.
- "Lock for me" — locks it only on your device.
- "Lock for everyone" (sender only) — locks it for all participants.
Viewing Locked Messages
Locked messages appear as a lock icon with "Locked message — Tap to unlock". Tap the bubble, enter your password, and the content is revealed temporarily. Messages re-lock when you leave the chat.
Security Features
- 3 wrong password attempts triggers a 30-minute lockout.
- Chat list preview shows "🔒 Locked message" instead of actual content.
- Forgot your password? Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Chat lock password → "Forgot password?" to reset via email OTP.