Session
Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.
Release Overview
- Added a banner to warn users who installed Session via the deb.oxen.io APT repo that they will need to manually update their APT repo configuration by February 1, 2026 to continue receiving Session Desktop updates.
Supported Platforms
Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.
Verify Signatures
Follow the instructions here using the signature below.
Signature of release files
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Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
- the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
- OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
- https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
- https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
- https://github.com/jagerman.gpg
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