T-Deck Private Encrypted Channels

[park3r1]

Hey All,

Not sure if this is the right spot to post this..new to all of this. I just got a T-Deck and cant seem to get a private channel setup or working. I want to be able to setup my own channel where my other Meshtastic devices can only communicate on. IE for like my freinds and family to be on a private channel. Any word on how to do this on the T-Deck?

[madeofstown]

The process is likely the same as most other devices. Go to the channels configuration section in the Android or IOS app and add the new channel. Then Export Settings -> select channels and save that file on your phone. Then connect to the other nodes and Import Settings -> select the file you saved earlier. Next go to your messages and send a message in the new channel.

Also, if you want to send out GPS location data on that private channel you need to set it up as your primary channel. The easiest way to accomplish this is to factory reset your device -> Then connect with your phone. DO NOT SET THE REGION! Now set up your primary [0] channel with any name you like. Reboot the node. Connect again with your phone and now you can set the region. When setting up the other nodes you should do the same factory reset process and then Import Settings for the channels before setting the region.

[park3r1]

Thanks for the response. I can do that and have it show up in the IOS app while bluetoothd to my T-Deck. When i go to send a message on the T-Deck im unable to select the Secondary channel. Only my Primary channel and a direct message to other nodes. Is this a user problem (me?) or is this something that simply hasnt been implmented yet.