Safety

Private shouldn't mean unsafe.

Encryption keeps your messages private. These tools keep you in control of who can reach you.

Message requests

People you don't know land in Requests, not your inbox. Accept, ignore or block.

Block and report

Block anyone from their chat or profile. Reports go to our team, who can act on accounts that break the rules.

Forwarding limits

Limits on forwarding slow down chain messages and rumours.

Ghost Mode

Stop sharing your location with everyone, instantly.

SOS

Send an SOS to the contacts you chose, and alert PIING phones nearby over Bluetooth. PIING does not contact emergency services. In an emergency, call 999.

Teen protections

Accounts for 13 to 17 year olds start with stricter settings. Teens and parents

To report something urgent, use Report in the app or email support@piingapp.co.uk. Security researchers: see security.txt.