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Chat By Invites - Apple iOS
Chat By Invites - Apple iOS

How to use chat by invites with your Apple iOS device

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Written by Jonathan S
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Step 1: Log in to your SekurMessenger app on your device

  • Type in your Sekur Username and Password. Tap Login

    • Note: Do not type your email address here


Step 2: To begin the invitation, tap the "Create" button and select "Create Chat By Invites"


Create Chat by Invites Via Email

  • Tap on the "Create Chat by Contacts" button and select from your contact list

    • Note: You may see this permission prompt, tap continue to permit SekurMessenger to view your contact list. This is not required.

  • To create a new Chat by invite

    • Either select "Email Address" or "SMS Number"

  • To Create by New Email address

    • Enter your recipients Name and enter their full email address. Once completed tap "Save"

    • Note: You can enter as many recipients as desired here by continuing the process as above.

  • Once complete, tap "Invite" button.

    • The invitation will be sent to your recipient and you will now see a new chat window appear. You can send your recipient a message or attachments until the recipient receives this email confirmation. Once they click "Chat Now" They will be brought to the SekurMessenger window where you both can now connect.

IMPORTANT

Your recipient does NOT NEED TO INSTALL SekurMessenger or required to install the app on their device to communicate with you.

They can communicate simply using a web browser on their computer and/or mobile web browser.

To Close Chat Forever

By deleting the chat on your device, you permanently close the chat window to your recipient shown here. Slide your finger to the left to reveal the delete button.

You will have to resend another invite should you do this, or you can continue to keep the chat open to communicate further. There is no limit on the amount of time/chats open with various recipients.


To Create Chat by invite via SMS Number

  • Enter your recipients name and phone number. To enter phone number, please tap on the flag and change country if required, and enter the full phone number. Once completed, tap "Save"


FOR USA NUMBERS ONLY

You will see this message should you send a SMS invite to a US number that has not been registered. You will only need to register the number one time.

You can enter your recipients phone number manually or forward this url to them: https://messenger.sekur.com/register to ask for permission.

Once the number is registered, the SMS Chat By Invite will be sent.


  • Once you tap "Save", you will be brought back to this screen where you can add any additional recipients. Once completed, tap "invite" to send the chat by invite.

  • Once your recipient receives the link via SMS message, they will simply tap on the URL link and a browser will open on their device to chat.

IMPORTANT

Your recipient does NOT NEED TO INSTALL SekurMessenger or required to install the app on their device to communicate with you.

They can communicate simply using a web browser on their computer and/or mobile web browser

To Close Chat Forever

By deleting the chat on your device, you permanently close the chat window to your recipient shown here. Slide your finger to the left to reveal the delete button.

You will have to resend another invite should you do this, or you can continue to keep the chat open to communicate further. There is no limit on the amount of time/chats open with various recipients.


If you require additional assistance, please email: [email protected]

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