How Port puts you in control

In a world where messaging apps often fall short in providing users with real control, Port stands out by prioritizing user autonomy and security. Traditional messaging platforms, like WhatsApp and others, often leave users exposed to unsolicited messages and limited privacy controls. Port changes the game by offering a suite of features designed to give you full control over your digital communication. 

Imagine never receiving a message from an unknown person again. 

Unlike most messaging apps where anyone can text you if they have your number, Port ensures that only authorized contacts can reach you. High profile business executives often receive unsolicited messages from people seeking investment opportunities or partnerships. By using this feature, you ensure that only pre-approved contacts, like trusted business associates and close family, can reach you. Your messaging experience remains free from random interruptions and spam. 

One of the most frustrating aspects of conventional messaging apps is the inability to permanently disconnect from someone. Even if you block a contact, they can often find a way to reach you using a new user ID or number. Port addresses this issue head-on with its permanent disconnect option. Once you decide to disconnect from a contact on Port, they are unable to reconnect with you in any form, providing a sense of finality and peace of mind. Severing ties with that incessant former business partner who's been persistently trying to reconnect is now permanent, and can't be subverted by using different numbers or accounts. If they want to reach back out to you, they have to do so on your own terms.

Another significant feature is Port's controlled contact sharing. On messaging apps that take your phone number, your contact information can be easily shared without your consent, leading to potential privacy breaches. There's nothing stopping your contact from forwarding your phone number to somebody else, or selling it to dataminers - Port, however, puts you in charge. You have the power to decide who can share your contact, ensuring your personal information is protected at all times. You can comfortably share your contact with that business now, knowing full well that they can't give it to anyone else without you explicitly approving it.

Group chats can be a major source of annoyance on other platforms, where anyone can add you to a group without your permission. Port eliminates this hassle by requiring your explicit approval before you can be added to any group. This means you are never part of a group chat you didn't choose to join, keeping your messaging experience organized and under your control. Tired of being randomly added to large, irrelevant group chats by distant acquaintances? No more, on Port.

Port also offers several nuanced access control features that give you unparalleled control over your interactions. You can customize read receipts on a per-contact basis, allowing you to manage who knows when you’ve read their messages. You can choose to disable read receipts for most of your contacts to maintain privacy, but keep them enabled for close business associates and immediate family members, ensuring they know when you've seen time-sensitive messages. Disappearing messages are another feature that can be tailored for specific contacts, ensuring that your conversations remain private and time-bound. When discussing sensitive project details with a colleague, you set messages to disappear after an hour to ensure confidential information isn't stored permanently on either device. Furthermore, you can control who gets to view your profile photo, adding an extra layer of privacy that is often missing in other messaging apps. You limit the visibility of your profile photo to a small, trusted circle, preventing contacts from misusing your image.

You can tailor your interaction settings on a per-contact basis, ensuring each connection is managed according to your preferences.

With Port, you no longer have to worry about random people texting you, unwanted contact sharing, or being added to groups without your consent. Port’s user-centric design empowers you to decide how and when you connect with others, offering a streamlined, secure, and highly personalized messaging experience.