X’s encrypted DM function, XChat, is rolling out extra broadly

X’s long-awaited encrypted DM function, XChat, is changing into extra broadly out there.

Although the function shipped in beta in Could, XChat is now accessible for extra customers, together with those that don’t subscribe to X Premium.

Separate from the prevailing DM inbox, XChat is end-to-end encrypted. The chat system helps media uploads, group chats, pinned messages, and the power to mark messages as learn or unread. Vanishing mode has been rumored to be within the works as effectively.

Proper now, customers can solely entry XChat in the event that they decide into utilizing it. On desktop, XChat is accessible to some customers from the messages tab. There, you possibly can navigate to “Chat” from a menu choice that seems above “Message requests.” On cell, “Chat” seems in the principle nav bar on the left, simply above Communities.

Earlier than utilizing XChat, you must set a four-digit code to guard your messages, much like different encrypted platforms like Sign. It’s only after setting the code that you could start messaging different customers who’ve additionally opted in.

Because it stands, XChat is just not an entire substitute of the longstanding DM system. As an alternative, these messages now seem beneath a tab that claims “unencrypted” within the chat menu.