> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/secure-messages.md).

# Secure messages

Send and receive secure messages with attachments like credentials, user entries, or files between users inside Devolutions Server.

Send and receive secure messages with users from your Devolutions Server. Click the ***Messages*** icon above your avatar to create and read secure messages.

### Send a secure message

1. Click the ***Messages*** icon.
2. Click on ***New message***.
3. Select ***Send in-app***.

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Learn more about the other [two options](https://docs.devolutions.net/send).
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4. Type the recipient's name(s) or user groups in the ***To*** field and click the desired user(s) or user groups.
5. Fill in the ***Subject*** and add a ***Secure message***.

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The message can be automatically deleted after some time. To do so, click the ***Expires after*** checkbox and select a date.
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6. Click ***Send*** to forward the message.

#### Add an attachment

Multiple different attachments can be added and sent in the same secure message.

1. In the ***New message*** window, click ***More***.
2. Pick between ***Credentials***, ***User entries*** or ***File***.

* Click ***Credentials***.

  a. Fill the ***Title***, ***Username*** and ***Password*** fields with the intended information.

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A password can be generated by clicking the ellipsis and then ***Password generator***. Many settings are available to tweak the strength of that password. Click ***Generate***, click the desired one and then click ***Select***.
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b. Click ***Add***.

* Click ***User entries***.

  a. Select which entry should be shared.\
  b. Click ***Add***.
* Click ***File***.

  a. Drag and drop or click to upload a file.

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The maximum file size is 25 MB.
{% endhint %}

b. Click ***Add***.

3. ***Send*** the message.

### How to receive a secure message

A blue dot will appear on the message icon to signify you have unread messages.

1. Click on the ***Messages*** button.
2. Click on the message in the inbox.

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Sending secure messages](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/path/2942210/activity/4493544)


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