End to End Encryption User Guide
When E2E is enabled on your workspace, users can create encrypted rooms and send encrypted messages.
Getting started
To use E2E Encryption, your Rocket.Chat workspace administrator must turn on the End to End Encryption feature.
E2E EncryptionSet E2E Encryption Password
If E2E Encryption is enabled on your workspace, you see a banner notifying you to Enter your E2E Password.
Click on the banner
A modal is displayed with your password.
Copy and store the password securely. You'll need it when using Rocket.Chat on another device.
Confirm by clicking on I Saved My Password.
Changing Encryption Password
To change your Encryption password,
Click your avatar and select My Account.
Navigate to Security > E2E Encryption.
Set the new encryption password
Click Save changes.
Starting an End to End Conversation
To create an End to End Encrypted room,
Follow this guide Create a new Channel to create a room.
Enable Encrypted.
Convert an existing room to use End to End encryption
To convert an existing room to an encrypted room,
Click the Room Information icon from the menu bar to view the Channel information. (link channel info).
Click Edit to edit the Channel information.
Toggle on Encrypted
Click Save.
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