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Stronger encryption for your Crypton account (and what it means for you)

We’ve been hardening how your encryption passphrase protects your messages, contacts, and other sensitive data. Most of you won’t need to do anything right away. This post explains what changed, who it affects, and what to do if you use account recovery or the API.
News
May 03, 2026
6 min read

Crypton App for Android is available now

We’re excited to ship Crypton for Android, a native app built for those who already rely on Crypton on the web and want the same privacy and control on their phone.
Features
May 02, 2026
2 min read

Introducing the Partner Program & BYOD: Two Ways to Use Your Android Device With Crypton

We're launching two new ways to connect your own Android phone to Crypton — the Partner Program and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Both are powered by our free Companion App, but they serve very different purposes. Whether you want to earn crypto with your spare SIM cards or manage your own private SMS through Crypton, there's now an option for you.
Features
Apr 13, 2026
4 min read

Built-in Authenticator: Your 2FA Codes Now Live Alongside Your Messages

Most people juggle at least three or four apps just to stay secure online. A messaging app here, an email client there, a standalone authenticator somewhere else. We've been thinking about that for a while, and it always felt like something we could simplify.
Features
Apr 09, 2026
4 min read

Update on short-term SMS routing

We’re very sorry. A mistake on our side meant that, in some cases, text messages could be matched to the wrong phone line behind the scenes. That could show up as a message not arriving, a verification code failing, or something looking “off” in diagnostics, even when your own connection was fine.
News
Apr 03, 2026
2 min read

Introducing SMS Verification - Instant, Private, No Account Required

We're excited to announce the launch of SMS Verification on Crypton.sh - a fast, private way to receive SMS verification codes from any service, without exposing your real phone number.
Features
Feb 07, 2026
3 min read