Security You Can Actually Read
Most platforms ask you to trust a one-line promise. RSocial takes the opposite approach: every protection is explained here in plain language, with the option to click through to the full technical detail whenever you want it.
Security at RSocial isn't a single feature — it's the result of many decisions working together, from where your data lives to how you log in. Pick a topic below to explore it in depth. Each page starts simple and lets you open up the deeper details inline as you go.
Explore the Details
Your Data & Ownership
Why your data never leaves your device, and how you can still take it anywhere you like. Explore →
Encrypted Backups
How backups are locked with strong encryption and sealed against tampering. Explore →
Login & Account Security
Passwords, sessions, encrypted connections, two-factor authentication, and access control. Explore →
No Ads, No Tracking
Why nothing watches you here — and how that shows up in the software itself. Explore →
Community Moderation
Local rules, set and enforced by the people who actually run each community. Explore →
How It's Built
The parts that make up RSocial, and an honest look at what it protects against. Explore →
Self-Hosting & FAQ
Your part of the bargain when you run your own instance, with common questions answered. Explore →
Questions About Security?
We're committed to transparency. If you have specific questions about RSocial's security practices, encryption methods, or architecture, reach out to us directly. We're happy to go into technical detail.