Introducing contacts
Anonomi allows you to introduce two of your existing contacts to each other.
This lets them become contacts without meeting in person and without exposing their contact links publicly. Introductions are opt-in on both sides and do not bypass consent or verification.
What is an introduction?
Section titled “What is an introduction?”An introduction is a mediated contact request.
Instead of exchanging contact links directly, you act as a trusted bridge:
- You already know both people
- You ask Anonomi to introduce them
- Each person independently decides whether to accept
If both accept, they become contacts with each other.
If either declines, nothing happens.
When introductions make sense
Section titled “When introductions make sense”Introductions are useful when:
- Two trusted contacts should know each other
- Meeting in person is not possible
- Exchanging links directly would be risky or inconvenient
- You want to reduce exposure of contact links
Introductions do not replace verification — they simply reduce friction.
Starting an introduction
Section titled “Starting an introduction”Step 1 — Open a contact
Section titled “Step 1 — Open a contact”- Go to Contacts
- Tap the name of the contact you want to start from
- Open the contact menu
- Select Make introduction
Step 2 — Choose the second contact
Section titled “Step 2 — Choose the second contact”You’ll be shown your contact list.
Select the other contact you want to introduce.
Step 3 — Add an optional message
Section titled “Step 3 — Add an optional message”You can include a short message explaining:
- Who the other person is
- Why you think the introduction makes sense
- Any context that helps them decide
This message is optional but recommended.
Tap Make introduction to send the request.
What your contacts see
Section titled “What your contacts see”Each contact receives an introduction request that includes:
- The name you use for the other person
- Your optional message
- A clear choice to accept or decline
They do not automatically become contacts.
Accepting or declining an introduction
Section titled “Accepting or declining an introduction”- If both contacts accept, Anonomi securely connects them and adds them to each other’s contact lists.
- If either contact declines, the introduction is cancelled.
- Declining does not notify the other person of who declined.
No contact is added unless both parties explicitly agree.
Security and trust notes
Section titled “Security and trust notes”- Introductions do not grant access to message history
- You cannot see messages exchanged after an introduction
- You cannot force or observe acceptance
- Introductions do not weaken existing contacts
You are responsible for who you vouch for.
Verification still matters
Section titled “Verification still matters”Even with an introduction:
- Contacts should verify each other’s identities
- High-risk environments require extra caution
- Out-of-band verification is still recommended
Trust should never be assumed automatically.
Common mistakes to avoid
Section titled “Common mistakes to avoid”- Introducing people you don’t fully trust
- Treating introductions as identity verification
- Introducing contacts under pressure or coercion
- Repeatedly re-sending declined introductions
Anonomi makes introductions possible — not mandatory.
Summary
Section titled “Summary”- Introductions connect two existing contacts
- Both parties must explicitly accept
- Optional context improves safety
- No central authority is involved
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