Restrict messages from unknown senders in Chat

To increase security and reduce the number of unwanted messages, which includes spam, you can restrict Chat message requests from unknown senders in 1:1 conversations and spaces.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chat app 👁 Image
   .
2. At the top left, tap Menu 👁 and then
   Settings.
3. Under "Manage invites," to choose who can message you in:
   • 1:1 conversations:
     1. Tap Who can message you?
     2. Select:
        • Anyone: You can receive invitations from anyone.
        • Known senders only: For increased security, you can receive invitations only if the sender is in your contacts or if you’ve interacted with them before. Other invitations go to the spam folder.
   • Spaces:
     1. Tap Who can invite you to spaces?
     2. Select:
        • Anyone: You can receive invitations from anyone.
        • Known senders only: For increased security, you can receive invitations only if the sender is in your contacts or if you’ve interacted with them before. Other invitations go to the spam folder.

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