FAQ

Do I need a phone number or an email address?

No. You add people with a card link, a QR code, an invite code or a nearby scan. See Adding people.

Who can read my messages?

You and the person you write to. The relay passes encrypted data and cannot read it. See Security and limits for what the relay can still see.

What is a relay?

A small server program that holds encrypted messages until the recipient's app picks them up. You can use ours, or run your own. Two people can use different relays.

Is it free?

Yes, during the beta. There are no ads and no tracking.

What if I lose my phone?

If you made a recovery key, install Saivo on the new phone and choose I already have Saivo, then type your relay address and recovery key. Without the key, the account cannot be restored. Groups need you to be added again.

Why does Saivo ask for a permanent notification?

Only if you switch on Stay connected, so calls and messages arrive while the app is closed. Saivo does not use Google's push service. It is off by default.

Does it work on iPhone?

Not yet.

Where is the source code?

It is private for now.

Who runs this?

erased_dot. Contact: darius.kazlauskas@gmail.com.

The server status is red. What now?

See Server status. The relay runs on a home connection during the beta. Your messages wait in the app and go out when it is back.