1. With the Taliban gaining control of Afghanistan, it could be very possible that existing encrypted messaging apps could be shutdown. Here's how to get around this using XMPP/OTR to communicate securely with people inside. #Afghanistan #AfghanistanBurning #AfghanistanCrisis
2. Download Pidgin IM on Windows/Linux, and install the OTR plugin for pidgin here: otr.cypherpunks.ca
Download Adium on MacOS
Download Chatsecure on IOS/Android.
Download Adium on MacOS
Download Chatsecure on IOS/Android.
3. Sign up for an XMPP account here:
jabber-signup.5july.net
Open your chat client (Pidgin, Adium, Chatsecure etc.) and log in to your account created on 5july.net
Use the add buddy/contact feature on your client to add them to your contact list.
jabber-signup.5july.net
Open your chat client (Pidgin, Adium, Chatsecure etc.) and log in to your account created on 5july.net
Use the add buddy/contact feature on your client to add them to your contact list.
4. Click on their contact to add them and authenticate. Be sure to use a passphrase if using pidgin, if else verify your key. Chat away securely. #Afganistan #privacy
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