Verifying your Matrix devices is becoming mandatory
Act now: continue sending & receiving encrypted messagesIn April 2026, we will be rolling out a significant update to strengthen the security of your conversations: unverified devices will no longer be able to send and receive end-to-end encrypted messages via Element. This change follows the Matrix specification update that was announced at the Matrix 2025 conference on October, 17 and benefits everyone by enhancing security, but may require an action from you to continue sending & receiving encrypted messages on your existing devices.This security update will give you assurance that when you receive a message from a contact, you can effortlessly assume it’s really from them.It’s a big step towards making Element an even more safe and reliable messaging experience. We mean it…
