Session

Communication

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Session?

Session is a privacy-oriented messenger using generated account identities and a decentralized routing network. It offers direct and group messaging for people who want an alternative to phone-number-based communication services.

Generated account IDs

Direct messages

Group conversations

Attachments

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

People seeking messaging without phone-number-centered identities.

Before you choose

Core messenger is free; optional premium services and network-dependent delivery are separate.

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Session offers GPLv3 messaging application at no license charge. Core messenger is free; optional premium services and network-dependent delivery are separate.

Core messenger is free; optional premium services and network-dependent delivery are separate.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Account identities do not center on a phone number

Open-source clients make the implementation inspectable

What to keep in mind

Contacts must adopt Session

Recovery information is important for regaining access

How to use it well

Session begins with an account identity and recovery information that deserve careful handling. Share the identifier through a trusted route, test notification behavior and keep an independent recovery plan before treating the account as a durable contact method.

Create an account and save the recovery information before sharing the account ID with contacts. Test notifications and attachment delivery on your devices. Use clearly named conversations and verify the recipient identity through another trusted route when exchanging sensitive information.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Session free?

Session offers GPLv3 messaging application at no license charge. Core messenger is free; optional premium services and network-dependent delivery are separate.

Does this entry include every optional paid service?

No. It covers the core open-source messenger; separately offered premium services have their own terms.

How should a new account be prepared?

Save its recovery information and confirm your intended contacts before relying on it for important conversations.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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