Skred: True Privacy from Europe
Skred takes privacy messaging to a new level by removing the most fundamental identifier—your phone number entirely. Developed in France as a European alternative to US-dominated platforms, Skred lets you create an account without any SIM card, email address, or operator subscription required. There's nothing to tie your identity to your communications.
Your messages and calls travel directly between devices—no intermediate servers store anything. Even the minimal signaling server used just to establish connections doesn't see your content. When you delete a message, it vanishes from both ends simultaneously, leaving no trace anywhere.
There are no ads, no profiles built on your data, and no tracking whatsoever.
Available on iOS and Android, Skred emphasizes digital sovereignty and ethical standards. It's designed for those who view their communications as fundamentally private—not as a commodity to be harvested.
Below you'll find information on how to download the app, verify connections, and start communicating with genuine anonymity.
Getting Started with Skred
Skred is a free messaging app that keeps your conversations completely private. You don't need a phone number, email address, or any personal details to sign up—just download the app from your phone's store (available on iPhone and Android), create a username, and you're ready to go. Because it doesn't use your real identity, no one can find you unless you specifically invite them.
Connecting with Others
To talk to someone, you must actively invite them first. You do this by sending them a special link, scanning their QR code, or sharing a connection code. Once they open your link in Skred, you become contacts. Since there are no public directories or search functions based on phone numbers, people cannot stumble upon your profile; communication only happens when you choose to connect.
What You Can Do
Once connected, you can send text messages, photos, make voice calls, and video chat—all encrypted so only you and your contact can see or hear anything. If you delete a message, it vanishes instantly for both of you. There are no ads, no tracking, and no company reading your chats. Everything goes directly between your devices, ensuring total privacy without needing any technical skills.