What is TeleGuard and how it works
Introducing TeleGuard: the secure and private messenger from Swisscows
Sadly, the rate at which users’ privacy have been scavenged is at an alarming rate. In today’s world, where privacy breaches and data misuse are becoming increasingly common, having a secure and private messenger is a necessity. This is where TeleGuard comes in. TeleGuard is a data-secure messenger from Swisscows that does not store chats and does not share data. It is designed to be the most private messenger in the world, having a practical, modern messenger full functionality for iOS and Android as an advantage point. Let’s introduce TeleGuard.
How TeleGuard works
TeleGuard offers end-to-end encryption for all chats, voice and video calls, ensuring that no one can access or intercept your messages. After delivery, messages are immediately deleted from the servers. All files are automatically deleted after one month at the latest. This means that no data remains in the system.
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With TeleGuard IP telephony, you can make anonymous calls to all landline and mobile networks worldwide. On its interface, the user’s phone numbers are not displayed, but a pseudo number. TeleGuard also offers a freely selectable user name and a 9-digit unique ID generated by TeleGuard, which can be personalized and purchased. The ID can be easily selected, and it is displayed directly whether the ID is still available. In this case, users can block the ID for themselves.
Why TeleGuard is preferable than other messengers
TeleGuard uses the best encryption algorithm available today which is SALSA 20. The servers are located in data centers in Switzerland, which means that TeleGuard is not subject to EU/USA data protection laws and does not have to share data. However, it is GDPR-compliant. No metadata and no IPs are stored. With Teleguard, messages are only stored until they are delivered. TeleGuard’s updates are also carried out automatically.
How do I add friends? There are two ways to add friends to TeleGuard.
- You use your TeleGuard ID: Which you send to your friend. If your friend taps on “Add contact” in the TeleGuard main menu, they can enter your TeleGuard ID in the pop-up window that opens and press INVITE, whereupon you must confirm the friend request. Once you accept the friend request, you can chat with each other.
- Friend request via QR code: Every TeleGuard user has a QR code, which is displayed in the profile to the right of your name. Tap on the QR code, it will now be displayed enlarged. If your friend now taps on “Add contact” in the main menu, SCAN ID QR CODE must be pressed in the pop-up window and then INVITE must be pressed, after which TeleGuard must access the camera. If your friend now confirms, they can scan your QR code and you will receive a friend request. Once you accept the friend request, you can chat with each other.
TeleGuard ID and operating systems
The TeleGuard ID serves as the user’s personal identification number which is needed to connect users with their friends. It is a phone number replacement, but completely anonymous, even for the TeleGuard team.
From TeleGuard version 2.0, the Web/Desktop version is available for Windows 8, and from version 2.5.2 also as a beta for Linux and macOS.
Privacy protection on TeleGuard
TeleGuard uses HTTPS and end-to-end encryption to protect its users’ privacy. No user data, including IP address, metadata, etc., is collected or stored. The messages are stored only until they are delivered. After delivery, they are deleted immediately. Thus, if no backup has been created, there is no possibility of recovery.
Conclusion
TeleGuard offers a complete package of secure messaging and calling features that prioritize user privacy. By not storing any user data on servers and using end-to-end encryption, TeleGuard ensures that its users messages and calls are kept private and secure. Additionally, the ability to make anonymous calls to mobile and landline networks worldwide via IP telephony is a unique and useful feature that sets TeleGuard apart from other messaging apps.
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