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# Cwtch Intro

Cwtch (/kʊtʃ/ - a Welsh word roughly translating to “a hug that creates a safe place”) is a decentralized, privacy-preserving, metadata resistant messenging app.

## Getting Started

### Install

Install on OS of choice:

- Windows
- Android
- MacOS
- Linux

### Use

 **[Create a profile](/docs/profiles/create-a-profile)**