https://bayme.sh/tags/privacy/Recent content in Privacy on Bayme.shHugoenhttps://bayme.sh/docs/emergency-private-use/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://bayme.sh/docs/emergency-private-use/<p>Meshtastic can help friends, families, and neighbors exchange short messages without cellular service. You can hold private conversations on the community mesh or build a separate mesh for your group. Decide which approach you need before changing your settings.</p> <h2 id="private-conversations-on-baymesh">Private conversations on BayMesh<a class="td-heading-self-link" href="#private-conversations-on-baymesh" aria-label="Heading self-link"></a></h2> <p>Keep the <a href="https://bayme.sh/docs/getting-started/recommended-settings/">BayMesh radio settings</a>: US region, Medium Fast preset, and frequency slot <strong>45</strong>. Leave the public primary channel in place, then add a <strong>secondary channel</strong> with a custom name and a newly generated random encryption key. Give each group member the same channel name and key using the app&rsquo;s channel-sharing link or QR code.</p>