Question 1

What is Enigma?

Accepted Answer

Enigma is a private-by-design messenger for web, iOS and Android. Every message is end-to-end encrypted, so only you and the person you are talking to can read it.

Question 2

Do I need a phone number to use Enigma?

Accepted Answer

No. Enigma does not require a phone number or email. Your identity is created and stored on your own device.

Question 3

How do I sign in to Enigma?

Accepted Answer

You unlock Enigma with your face or fingerprint using a passkey. There is no password to remember, reuse, or leak in a data breach.

Question 4

Can Enigma read my messages?

Accepted Answer

No. Messages are encrypted on your device before they are sent and can only be decrypted on the recipient device. Enigma’s servers only ever see scrambled data.

Question 5

Which platforms does Enigma support?

Accepted Answer

Enigma runs on the web, iOS and Android, keeping one private experience across every device.

Question 6

When does the Enigma beta launch?

Accepted Answer

The Enigma public beta launches in October 2026. You can reserve a spot on the landing page today.

Question 7

Is Enigma free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Enigma app is free forever, including unlimited end-to-end encrypted messaging. You only pay if you choose to unlock optional premium features such as group chats, multi-device sync and larger file sharing.

Question 8

What do I get with Enigma Premium?

Accepted Answer

Premium costs $0.99/month (plus applicable taxes) and unlocks encrypted group chats and priority support today. File & media uploading and sharing, multi-device sync, disappearing messages, custom themes, backups to your trusted preferred provider and many more features are planned for future versions. Payment is handled securely by Stripe.

Question 9

What is the Enigma Supporter option?

Accepted Answer

Supporter is an optional one-time donation of any amount from $10 up to $1,000,000, with taxes included in the amount you choose. It does not unlock any features or perks — 100% of it purely sustains the mission and keeps Enigma free, ad-free and independent. Payment is handled securely by Stripe.

Question 10

How is Enigma funded?

Accepted Answer

Enigma is funded by optional $0.99/month Premium subscriptions and one-time Supporter payments — never by ads and never by selling user data. Payments are processed securely through Stripe.