--- title: "End-to-End Encryption FAQ" slug: "end-to-end-encryption-faq" updated: 2026-04-17T11:08:35Z published: 2026-04-17T14:57:50Z canonical: "docs.rocket.chat/end-to-end-encryption-faq" stale: true --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rocket.chat/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # End-to-End Encryption FAQ ****How can I tell if a room is encrypted?**** If a room uses end-to-end encryption (E2EE), a **key icon** appears next to the room or channel name. ****How can I tell if a message is encrypted?**** Encrypted messages display a **key icon** next to the sender’s username. ****Can I enable or disable E2E after a room is created?**** Yes. For supported room types, you can enable or disable E2EE at any time from the room menu (⋮). ****What happens if I lose my E2E password?**** If you lose your encryption password, you won’t be able to decrypt existing encrypted messages. An administrator can reset your E2EE key at **Manage → Workspace → Users → (⋮) → Reset E2EE key** See the [resetting user keys in the Rocket.Chat documentation](https://docs.rocket.chat/docs/manage-workspace-users#reset-user-totp). ****Is my encryption password stored anywhere?**** No. Your encryption password is **never stored on Rocket.Chat servers**. You must store it securely and enter it on each device where you access encrypted messages. ****Do bots and integrations work with E2E rooms?**** Most bots and integrations **cannot access encrypted messages** unless they are specifically designed to support E2EE. ****Why aren’t my encrypted messages showing up in search?**** Encrypted messages are **not searchable by design**. This ensures that message content remains private and cannot be indexed. ****Can I recover encrypted messages if I lose access?**** No. Without the correct encryption keys or password, encrypted messages cannot be recovered. Make sure to store your encryption password securely and back up your keys if supported.