End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) is a secure communication method that ensures only message senders and recipients can read the content of messages and files. Rocket.Chat enhances security by supporting E2EE for private and direct conversations.
IMPORTANT: Consider the limitations of E2E Encryption before enabling it:
Encrypted messages will not appear in search results
Encrypted content cannot be audited
Bots may not be able to access encrypted messages unless explicitly supported
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To enable this feature, a workspace administrator must activate End-to-End Encryption in the workspace settings.
To access this setting, go to Administration → Workspace → Settings → End-to-end encryption.
These configuration options control the default behavior of E2E encryption across your Rocket.Chat workspace. Adjust them to match your organization’s privacy, usability, and compliance needs.
Field | Description |
|---|---|
End-to-end encryption toggle | Enables the E2EE feature across the workspace. When turned on, users can create encrypted rooms and enable encryption in DMs, discussions, and private channels. |
Unencrypted messages in encrypted rooms | Allows users to send plain text messages in encrypted rooms. These messages will not be encrypted. |
Encrypt direct messages | Automatically enables E2E encryption for new direct message rooms by default. |
Encrypt private rooms | Automatically enables E2E encryption for new private channels, private teams, and discussions by default. |
Encrypt files | Encrypts uploaded files sent in encrypted rooms. This is affected by the file upload settings. |
Mentions | Allows mentions ( |
Restore defaults | Resets all E2E-related settings on this page back to their original default values. Use with caution. |
Once you’ve configured the settings, refer to the End-to-End Encryption User Guide for instructions on using E2E encryption to secure your communications.
For a deeper technical understanding, such as key generation and encryption mechanisms, see the End-to-End Encryption Specifications document.