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Private Messaging In Public Forums

We have introduced private messaging over public forums in Certisfy, ie you can create and post encrypted messages in public(online) forums via Certisfy private message links. 


You can also add a Certisfy link to your profile (or an appropriate place such as a web page) that will allow someone clicking on it to create a message that can be encrypted and sent/posted where appropriate.


To allow others to encrypt messages for you, you'll first have to create a certificate if you don't already have one. Then copy an encryption URL from the certificate that you then share with others who may want to send/post a private message to you.

In cases where a private message link is via an non-trusted source (internet at large), it is best to link private messaging to verified IDs (could be anonymous), that way a user can be sure their private message is going to the expected party. 

This ability is supported by allowing users to trigger the message encryption from a verification screen, meaning they'll encrypt with the certificate associated with the verification.


Private messaging via Certisfy is not breaking new ground in terms of the ability to easily take advantage of private messaging using public key cryptography, but it is a neat enhancement that Certisfy users will find useful. The ability to link private messaging to trusted recipients is also something that adds value.

Here's a demo showing how to use the feature:





 

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