Security & Privacy
Use E2EE where appropriate and follow workspace norms.
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
What E2EE does
- Encrypts messages so only room participants can read them.
- Works in supported DMs and private groups; not all features are available when E2EE is enabled.
Enable and use
- Start a DM or private group → room settings → enable E2EE (if allowed by your admin).
- Store your recovery key securely; losing it can make past messages unrecoverable.
Limitations
- Some bots/integrations and server‑side features (e.g., full‑text indexing) may be limited in E2EE rooms.
- Voice/video calls are negotiated separately and may have different encryption properties.
Workspace Etiquette
Keep channels useful
- Name channels clearly and add a topic/description.
- Use threads for side conversations; summarize decisions in-channel.
Mentions responsibly
- Prefer
@usernameover@all/@here; avoid mass pings after hours.
Signal and searchability
- React to acknowledge; star or pin for later.
- Use descriptive file names and short summaries for links.