Set Up SimpleX in 5 Minutes
The most private messenger. No phone number, no user ID, no metadata.
$ whoami
No identifier. Exactly as it should be.
$ [1/4] simplex --install
iOS: Search App Store for "SimpleX Chat"
Android: Play Store or F-Droid
Desktop: simplex.chat/downloads
Select "Create your profile" on first launch
[Screenshot: SimpleX start screen with "Create your profile"]
$ [2/4] profile --create --name "Your_Name"
Enter a display name (can be anything)
Optional: Add a profile picture
Important: This name is NOT your ID
SimpleX has no user IDs - only temporary addresses
[Screenshot: Profile creation with name input]
$ [3/4] contact --add --method qr|link
Tap "+" in the bottom right
Select "Add contact"
Option A: Show your QR code for scanning
Option B: Share your invitation link
The link is one-time - invalid after use
[Screenshot: QR code and link sharing dialog]
$ [4/4] settings --privacy --max
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security
Enable: "SimpleX Lock" (app password)
Enable: "Disappearing messages" as default
Disable: "Allow direct messages" (optional)
Check: "Incognito mode" for anonymous chats
Your most private messenger is ready.