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Message Statuses

ℹ️ A PGP key must be uploaded to use this feature. See Step 4 in Getting Started.

Step 1. Set Custom Replies​

Customize automatic responses when a tip is received (e.g., “✅ Accepted” or “⛔️ Declined”) to include additional contact details.

Custom replies example

Step 2. A Good Accept Message​

An example of a good acceptance message includes clear next steps for your source to contact you. We recommend using Signal for two-way communication.

Accepted Message Example

Thank you for contacting me! I’d like to speak directly to you at your earliest
convenience. Please download Signal from the the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/signal-private-messenger/id874139669) 
or the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thoughtcrime.securesms), 
then contact me with the username @myusername.01.

Step 3. What a Whistleblower Sees​

When someone submits a message to you they'll receive a unique URL only known to them. When you update the status of a message in your inbox, the message on this page will update.

Status dropdown options