Privacy & Security

Take control of your privacy and stay secure on Nostria.

Account Security

Protect Your Private Key

  • Never share with anyone
  • Store securely offline
  • Use password manager
  • Multiple backups in safe places

Secure Practices

  • Use strong device passwords
  • Enable 2FA on devices
  • Keep software updated
  • Be cautious on public WiFi
  • Use Nostr signing extensions

Privacy Controls

Who Can Contact You

  • Set who can DM you
  • Block/mute users
  • Filter content
  • Control mentions

Content Filtering

  • Mute words/hashtags
  • Hide sensitive content
  • Block users
  • Report abuse

Data Privacy

  • You control your data
  • No corporate tracking
  • No data mining
  • Optional analytics only

Blocking & Muting

Block:

  • Completely hide user
  • They can't see your posts
  • You won't see theirs

Mute:

  • Hide from feed
  • Less severe than block
  • Can still interact if needed

Encrypted Messages

  • All DMs encrypted end-to-end
  • Only you and recipient can read
  • Secure communication
  • Metadata protection varies

Best Practices

โœ… Do:

  • Back up private key securely
  • Use unique strong passwords
  • Keep software updated
  • Review privacy settings regularly
  • Be cautious what you share

โŒ Don't:

  • Share private key
  • Reuse passwords
  • Click suspicious links
  • Share sensitive info publicly
  • Trust unverified accounts

Learn about account security โ†’