# Uncategorized **URL:** https://forum.delta.chat/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://forum.delta.chat/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.delta.chat/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.delta.chat/tags.md) --- ## [How to move contacts (and chat history) from one profile to another?](https://forum.delta.chat/t/how-to-move-contacts-and-chat-history-from-one-profile-to-another/5981)
**Author:** [@Relay-C37.dc](https://forum.delta.chat/u/Relay-C37.dc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/how-to-move-contacts-and-chat-history-from-one-profile-to-another/5981 "2026-10-24T21:30:59Z")
Hello everyone, I searched the forums, but couldn’t find anything similar to my question. How can I move contacts (and the chat history) from one profile to another, so that the contact does not notice or does not have… --- ## [Appreciation post](https://forum.delta.chat/t/appreciation-post/5980)
**Author:** [@Relay-C37.dc](https://forum.delta.chat/u/Relay-C37.dc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/appreciation-post/5980 "2026-10-24T23:46:36Z")
Hello everyone, I’m a long time forum lurker and happy Delta Chat user, now a first time poster and I would like to dedicate the first post to all hard working developers and contributors and their truly awesome project… --- ## [Missed call notification category not functional](https://forum.delta.chat/t/missed-call-notification-category-not-functional/5978)
**Author:** [@vibe](https://forum.delta.chat/u/vibe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/missed-call-notification-category-not-functional/5978 "2026-10-23T23:18:04Z")
Why is it that although Add notification for missed calls by wchen342 · Pull Request #4485 · deltachat/deltachat-android · GitHub added the Missed Calls notifications category, yet all missed calls seem to use the Chats\>\>… --- ## [Timed out call marked as denied](https://forum.delta.chat/t/timed-out-call-marked-as-denied/5976)
**Author:** [@vibe](https://forum.delta.chat/u/vibe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/timed-out-call-marked-as-denied/5976 "2026-10-23T23:14:59Z")
When I place a call and it eventually times out and aborts, the added bubble says “declined call” which isn’t very accurate. I suggest it should say something like “unanswered call”. --- ## [No visual alert when receiving call](https://forum.delta.chat/t/no-visual-alert-when-receiving-call/5975)
**Author:** [@vibe](https://forum.delta.chat/u/vibe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/no-visual-alert-when-receiving-call/5975 "2026-10-23T23:13:34Z")
Sometimes when receiving a call, there is only ringing but no visual alert. If the screen was off, it remains void. I first need to unlock the screen, then it shows whatever was on there before it locked, so now I have t… --- ## [Localization links](https://forum.delta.chat/t/localization-links/5969)
**Author:** [@kwadronaut](https://forum.delta.chat/u/kwadronaut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/localization-links/5969 "2026-10-22T13:35:31Z")
Seems that some links aren’t up-to-date. To my understanding, this is now happening in hosted.weblate but on github (project page) it has old data: github/deltachat mentions transifex and points to the localization lab … --- ## [Where can I find information about releases older than 3 months?](https://forum.delta.chat/t/where-can-i-find-information-about-releases-older-than-3-months/5957)
**Author:** [@bleb](https://forum.delta.chat/u/bleb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/where-can-i-find-information-about-releases-older-than-3-months/5957 "2026-10-20T15:36:46Z")
I wanted to find out when Delta Chat v2 replaced v1 and I got as far as this page: The earliest release on that page is v2.55.0 from July 20. How would one get information about releases before then? --- ## [Why not use IMAP for long-term message storage?](https://forum.delta.chat/t/why-not-use-imap-for-long-term-message-storage/5956)
**Author:** [@bleb](https://forum.delta.chat/u/bleb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/why-not-use-imap-for-long-term-message-storage/5956 "2026-10-24T22:42:08Z")
The FAQ says: Non-chatmail apps use email servers as a long-term message archive while chatmail clients use email servers for ephemeral instant message forwarding. My understanding is that Delta Chat already uses IMA… --- ## [Telegram Connector is offline ](https://forum.delta.chat/t/telegram-connector-is-offline/5953)
**Author:** [@Foll](https://forum.delta.chat/u/Foll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/telegram-connector-is-offline/5953 "2026-10-20T17:50:58Z")
Hello everyone! Could you tell me why the Telegram Connector bot hasn’t been working for the past 3 months? --- ## [How are video calls implemented? (and a meta-question)](https://forum.delta.chat/t/how-are-video-calls-implemented-and-a-meta-question/5936)
**Author:** [@bleb](https://forum.delta.chat/u/bleb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/how-are-video-calls-implemented-and-a-meta-question/5936 "2026-10-19T01:57:45Z")
I see from https://delta.chat/en/help that Delta Chat supports 1-1 audio video calls, and I am curious about how it is implemented. I would appreciate if anyone could give me a high-level overview with comparisons to ot… --- ## [Admin in groups](https://forum.delta.chat/t/admin-in-groups/5930)
**Author:** [@chucrute](https://forum.delta.chat/u/chucrute)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/admin-in-groups/5930 "2026-10-17T17:07:08Z")
Hello all, I was testing with a colleague the group functions. There is no Admin in group. So anyone can change group picture and kick everyone out. For our club we need admin function in groups. --- ## [Removing features from Delta Chat](https://forum.delta.chat/t/removing-features-from-delta-chat/5913)
**Author:** [@anedroid](https://forum.delta.chat/u/anedroid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/removing-features-from-delta-chat/5913 "2026-10-17T11:24:58Z")
What happened to “export private key” and why extracting blob from SQLite backup is the only way? What happened to “show classic emails: always/only from contacts/chats only”? Why does DC pollute my inbox by not moving … --- ## [TinyJS and Delta Tauri](https://forum.delta.chat/t/tinyjs-and-delta-tauri/5907)
**Author:** [@curnhkakl](https://forum.delta.chat/u/curnhkakl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/tinyjs-and-delta-tauri/5907 "2026-10-13T08:20:49Z")
Read about TinyJS on YC and found it compelling. Re-using as much sw infrastructure an OS has to offer and keeping apps development in JS. I know DC had a grant from NLnet + NGI to re-build the web version with Tauri and… --- ## [Spelling of Delta Chat](https://forum.delta.chat/t/spelling-of-delta-chat/5905)
**Author:** [@Raiden](https://forum.delta.chat/u/Raiden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/spelling-of-delta-chat/5905 "2026-10-13T11:24:59Z")
I’ve noticed that the spelling of Delta Chat isn’t consistent. It is not a major issue of course, but perhaps it would be better for the brand if the spelling were standardized? The spelling in DC-Desktop for macOS is “… --- ## [The new Delta Chat LLM guidelines implicitly allow LLM-generated code](https://forum.delta.chat/t/the-new-delta-chat-llm-guidelines-implicitly-allow-llm-generated-code/5899)
**Author:** [@if7](https://forum.delta.chat/u/if7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/the-new-delta-chat-llm-guidelines-implicitly-allow-llm-generated-code/5899 "2026-10-20T01:05:38Z")
The new policy is here. I am making a new post because the original thread was locked. When asked if “human authored” meant human written, r10s declined to clarify. This seems like an attempt to avoid criticism while al… --- ## [Channels reveal who the owner is](https://forum.delta.chat/t/channels-reveal-who-the-owner-is/5878)
**Author:** [@Low](https://forum.delta.chat/u/Low)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/channels-reveal-who-the-owner-is/5878 "2026-10-09T07:39:01Z")
channels reveal the profile of the channel owner / author, right? If so, I think this should be more obviously reflected in the UI. Maybe a small avatar bubble of the profile on the corner of the channel avatar? Anyway… --- ## [Why old topics are now closed automatically](https://forum.delta.chat/t/why-old-topics-are-now-closed-automatically/5876)
**Author:** [@r10s](https://forum.delta.chat/u/r10s)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/why-old-topics-are-now-closed-automatically/5876 "2026-10-07T01:19:42Z")
We recently started closing topics automatically. Here’s what changed and why. Solved topics are closed 7 days after the last post. That leaves time for a “thank you” or a follow-up. All other topics are closed after 1… --- ## [What are actual Delta Chat limitations?](https://forum.delta.chat/t/what-are-actual-delta-chat-limitations/5845)
**Author:** [@ploum](https://forum.delta.chat/u/ploum)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/what-are-actual-delta-chat-limitations/5845 "2026-10-15T17:21:59Z")
I propose to list all current Delta Chat technical weaknesses/limitations that would prevent you to recommend DC instead of others (Signal, Matrix, Whatsapp, …) The goal is to have an honest and transparent pictures of … --- ## [2FA and Privacy](https://forum.delta.chat/t/2fa-and-privacy/5830)
**Author:** [@Axe](https://forum.delta.chat/u/Axe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/2fa-and-privacy/5830 "2026-09-26T16:16:49Z")
GitHub has now made 2FA mandatory. And they only allow ‘authenticator apps’ like Google or they force you to give up your phone number. This is a huge privacy invasion. Does anyone have any advice on how to get around … --- ## [Is "Delta Chat" a legally protected trademark?](https://forum.delta.chat/t/is-delta-chat-a-legally-protected-trademark/5828)
**Author:** [@Raiden](https://forum.delta.chat/u/Raiden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/is-delta-chat-a-legally-protected-trademark/5828 "2026-09-25T17:42:45Z")
I found another app called “Deltachat” in Apple’s “App Store” and I’m wondering if it’s legal. That’s the company behind it: --- ## [Feedback on the donation process](https://forum.delta.chat/t/feedback-on-the-donation-process/5801)
**Author:** [@JimMunroe](https://forum.delta.chat/u/JimMunroe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/feedback-on-the-donation-process/5801 "2026-09-20T18:56:48Z")
Big fan of what you’re doing here, Canadian user. When you go to Donate Money - Delta Chat you are given a few choices but none of them indicate the style of payment up front (I can do Canadian credit card or Paypal, bu… --- ## [Channel: Do not inform the Subscriber that they were removed. Remove “You were removed by…” message](https://forum.delta.chat/t/channel-do-not-inform-the-subscriber-that-they-were-removed-remove-you-were-removed-by-message/5797)
**Author:** [@MistyForest](https://forum.delta.chat/u/MistyForest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/channel-do-not-inform-the-subscriber-that-they-were-removed-remove-you-were-removed-by-message/5797 "2026-09-19T03:02:42Z")
Hello Delta Chat Devs! Platforms: This feature request applies to all platforms (Android, iOS, Desktop etc) Reason for Request: As Delta Chat is private-first by design, the current workflow doesn’t give the Channel Ow… --- ## [Mirror or migrate repositories elsewhere \[Codeberg or sourcehut\]](https://forum.delta.chat/t/mirror-or-migrate-repositories-elsewhere-codeberg-or-sourcehut/5785)
**Author:** [@qpntw](https://forum.delta.chat/u/qpntw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/mirror-or-migrate-repositories-elsewhere-codeberg-or-sourcehut/5785 "2026-10-02T18:40:08Z")
Codeberg and sourcehut are very good and not owned by one of the worst companies in the world. --- ## [Possible to disable "engagement reward" notifications on this forum?](https://forum.delta.chat/t/possible-to-disable-engagement-reward-notifications-on-this-forum/5752)
**Author:** [@bleb](https://forum.delta.chat/u/bleb)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/possible-to-disable-engagement-reward-notifications-on-this-forum/5752 "2026-10-05T00:39:15Z")
For example, I got a message from the user “system” saying “Thanks for spending time with us.” I have no time for these automated distractions and I would like to disable them, but there is no option to mute the system … --- ## [Italian secure email provider Autistici/Inventati placed on US terrorism sanctions list](https://forum.delta.chat/t/italian-secure-email-provider-autistici-inventati-placed-on-us-terrorism-sanctions-list/5716)
**Author:** [@ian](https://forum.delta.chat/u/ian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/italian-secure-email-provider-autistici-inventati-placed-on-us-terrorism-sanctions-list/5716 "2026-08-29T06:44:53Z")
Does this mean that other mail servers are also expected to stop federating with such sanctioned hosts? Builds encrypted email and chat, web hosting, video conferencing and anonymity tools. Claims to host about 16,00… --- ## [Vcard attachments on forum](https://forum.delta.chat/t/vcard-attachments-on-forum/5666)
**Author:** [@dust](https://forum.delta.chat/u/dust)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/vcard-attachments-on-forum/5666 "2026-10-07T12:29:38Z")
I just tried to attach vcard to personal message to another forum member, so he can contact another person we are speaking of, and for which I have no invite link at the moment - but I can’t. Forum engine says : Sorry,… --- ## [Other open standards -- link gone?](https://forum.delta.chat/t/other-open-standards-link-gone/5580)
**Author:** [@Minim](https://forum.delta.chat/u/Minim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/other-open-standards-link-gone/5580 "2026-07-26T09:05:39Z")
The “Standards” section of https://cosmos.delta.chat/ no longer links to Apologies if this was discussed and done intentionally for reasons and I have missed seeing both. The contents of that link, especially the Cha… --- ## [Ping-pong group \[a test bot that answers to any message\]](https://forum.delta.chat/t/ping-pong-group-a-test-bot-that-answers-to-any-message/5540)
**Author:** [@jck3qznil](https://forum.delta.chat/u/jck3qznil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/ping-pong-group-a-test-bot-that-answers-to-any-message/5540 "2026-07-16T08:54:52Z")
I’ve set up a test group; it contains a bot that responds with ‘Pong’ to any text sent to it. --- ## [A11y: Is the chat list in Desktop a Combobox?](https://forum.delta.chat/t/a11y-is-the-chat-list-in-desktop-a-combobox/5539)
**Author:** [@WofWca](https://forum.delta.chat/u/WofWca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/a11y-is-the-chat-list-in-desktop-a-combobox/5539 "2026-07-15T11:38:02Z")
Delta Chat’s Desktop’s accessibility has been improving step by in the past ~2 years. And the chat list, together with the “search” box, is beginning to look a lot like a combobox. For example the fact that one can na… --- ## [Chatmail competes with XMTP](https://forum.delta.chat/t/chatmail-competes-with-xmtp/5499)
**Author:** [@Low](https://forum.delta.chat/u/Low)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.delta.chat/t/chatmail-competes-with-xmtp/5499 "2026-07-01T18:16:23Z")
He’d built a messaging app for his family. Just his family. Four users. Three time zones. Zero churn. He called it a resounding success. With webxdc, this experience of situational apps is already covered by Delta C… [Next page](https://forum.delta.chat/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)