How to Use iMessage Contact Key Verification on iPhone

Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 17.1 to the public, and now it seeds the first Beta of iOS 17.2 for developers. Besides the much-awaitedJournal app, the iOS 17.2 Beta brings the support of iMessage Contact Key Verification, a security feature that was first previewed in December 2022. The Contact Key Verification is a security feature that is extremely useful for people who often have to exchange private and confidential data, and wish to have peace of mind that the data is only shared with the intended person. Since it’s a new feature, you might have a lot of questions running in your head. But you need not worry as we’ve summed up all the details in this article. We’ll tell you what is iMessage Contact Key Verification and how to use it. So, let’s begin.

What is iMessage Contact Key Verification?

The iMessage Contact Key Verification is designed for users like human rights activists, journalists, celebrities, and government officials who face “extraordinary digital threats”. There’s a Contact Code Verification so iMessage users can verify that they are only talking to the person they intend to and that no middlemen are snooping theiriMessage conversations. Apple claims that this feature can prevent even very sophisticated attackers from impersonating anyone in a conversation. There are three levels for how to verify contacts on iMessage.

Prerequisites to Use iMessage Contact Key Verification on iPhone

Before you proceed, you need to make sure of the following:

How to Enable iMessage Contact Key Verification on iPhone

Now that our basics have been sorted, let’s get to know how to use iMessage Contact Key Verification on an iPhone.

How to Use iMessage Contact Key Verification

Now that you’ve enabled iMessage Contact Key Verification, let’s see how to use it to verify your contacts.

Note: Contact Key Verification only works for iMessage, and not regular text messages. So, make sure you and the other person have enabled iMessage.

That was all on how to use iMessage Contact Key Verification on an iPhone. Although a very small percentage of users may need thisiOS 17 feature, it’s good to have a way to verify that you’re talking to the right person. Unarguably, highly targeted individuals will surely appreciate this latest addition. The neat part is this security feature doesn’t hamper the regular functionality of iMessage or your iPhone.

What are your thoughts on this feature? Let me know your views in the comments below.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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