Invite-only connections
Accounts and connections are private by default. Every conversation in Lochbox starts with an invitation to connect.
![invite-only-help](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/invite-only-help.jpg)
![invitation-sent](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/invitation-sent.png)
Invitations
Invitations to connect can be sent to a contact’s email address, mobile number, or Lochbox username, if it is known. Only after an invitation has been accepted can encrypted content be delivered to all parties.
![shield](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shield.png)
YOUR PRIVACY
Your presence on Lochbox is never broadcast to other users outside the networks that you belong to.
Additional resources
![icon1](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/icon1.png)
![icon3](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/icon3.png)
Custom networks
Designated spaces for different communication groups, participants, and audiences
![icon2](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/icon2.png)
- How do I make a voice or video call?
![help-redirect-blue](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/help-redirect.png)
- How do I create a new meeting?
![help-redirect-blue](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/help-redirect.png)
- Why don’t I have any connections on Lochbox?
![help-redirect-blue](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/help-redirect.png)
- What is a group and how do I create one?
![help-redirect-blue](https://lochbox.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/help-redirect.png)