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# Clickable Links Experiment
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:::danger
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This feature, if enabled, presents a **deanonymization** risk.
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Do **not** open URLs from people you do not trust. Links sent via Cwtch are opened via the **default**
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browser on the system. Most web browsers cannot provide anonymity.
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:::
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# Enable the Clickable Links Experiment
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Clickable links are **not** enabled by default. To allow Cwtch to open links in messages:
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1. Go to Settings
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2. Enable Experiments
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3. Enable the `Clickable Links` Experiment
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## Risks
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Clickable links in messages are a very useful feature however there are risks you should be aware of if you
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choose to enable this feature.
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To prevent accidental triggering, after clicking on a link in a message, Cwtch will first open an additional prompt with two options:
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1. Copy the URL to the Clipboard
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2. Open the URL in the **default web browser**
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You can use the back button on your device, or click away from this prompt to avoid selecting either option.
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**Cwtch cannot protect you if you open malicious links**.
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The URL is opened in the **default web browser** which will likely, at a minimum, expose your IP address to the server hosting the URL. Web pages may also use other browser vulnerabilities to gather additional information, or further exploit your computer.
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