I’m new to using Matrix and currently use Element on iOS as a client. The Matrix specs page notes that there is “optional” end-to-end encryption, but I don’t see an option for that. I’m just wondering if it’s a client limitation for the moment or if it’s enabled by default, and how secure the messaging is.
I would love to learn how it works so I can possibly replace some other group chat apps with friends and family.
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As far as matrix is concerned, “direct messages” are treated as regular room. You can check if encryption is enabled the same way you would do other rooms if you want to make sure. Actually enabling encryption depends on the client, but I believe most “official” clients nowadays enables it by default.
You get a red warning badge next to messages in element if it fails to enforce e2e encryption.
So unless you’re seeing that, your messages are being encrypted.
I think they’re encrypted by default now. But check whether you have “encryption enabled” in your message log.
And if you want to chat with family or friends, check out Session. It’s more user-friendly and more secure.
Session and family and friends don’t go together. Session IDs are not user friendly and having to buy ONS is just asking to annoy people.
What’s hard with scanning QR code or copying and pasting the ID? When you add contact, you see name they set when creating ID.
It’s not the norm and moving non tech people to something that’s not the nerm is an enourmous task. Hell moving non tech people to anything new is close to impossible. Add onion layers to Session, crypto coin and they will be back to their regular SMS app or Facebook messenger in 30 seconds.
