Veil - Encrypted Messenger
Private Calls & Messages
About
A private messaging app offering end-to-end encrypted text, voice, and video calls. It requires no personal information to create an identity and supports disappearing messages for enhanced privacy.
What's New in Veil
1.0.6
April 17, 2026
• Restored the Veil app icon and splash screen • Channels now load reliably — fixed a bug where the list could appear empty when a network or auth error had occurred • Universal links work again: opening a chat, channel, or invite from a web link now launches Veil instead of falling through to Safari • Stability and startup fixes
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FAQ
What makes Veil's encryption secure?
Veil uses the Double Ratchet protocol for end-to-end encryption, ensuring that only the sender and recipient can read messages. The server stores only mathematically unreadable ciphertext.
Does Veil require a phone number to sign up?
No, Veil does not require a phone number or email. Users create an identity using a cryptographic keypair generated on their device.
Can I make voice and video calls with Veil?
Yes, Veil allows you to make encrypted voice and video calls over WebRTC. Call signaling is routed through an encrypted relay for added security.
How does Veil handle group chats?
Veil supports encrypted group channels using NaCl secretbox encryption, allowing you to share information securely with your community.
Can I set messages to delete automatically in Veil?
Yes, Veil offers disappearing messages that can be set to auto-delete after 5 minutes, 1 hour, 24 hours, or 7 days.
How can I back up my Veil identity?
You can export your cryptographic identity as a JSON file, which can then be imported on another device to access your encrypted messages.
Does Veil have ads?
No, Veil is ad-free and does not include any advertisements. It is built with privacy by design, avoiding tracking and analytics.
What devices does Veil support?
Veil is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.