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# Mobile App - Secure Chat

## This article explains how to create a secure chat using Konexus' mobile app.

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**Create a Secure Chat**

*Only administrators with the **Initiate Chat** permission will be able to utilize this feature.  Tenants with Secure Chat will be able to invite mobile app users to join a chat even if they do not have permission to initiate a chat.  If a user has not onboarded to use the mobile app, they will not show as an available contact to add to a chat.*

1. From the drawer menu, select **Secure Chat**.
2. Tap the ![image-png-Mar-02-2021-12-43-20-09-AM](https://support.konexus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-02-2021-12-43-20-09-AM.png?width=20&name=image-png-Mar-02-2021-12-43-20-09-AM.png) icon in the top right to create a new chat conversation.
3. Select the size of the chat.
4. \< 100 has read receipts enabled

**Select Recipients**

- Recipients can be added via groups or contacts, like an alert or poll.

**Write Message**

1. Confirm the details and tap **Create** in the top right corner.
2. Start messaging.
3. By tapping the + icon, users can share their location, images, and videos.

 

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