What are the '#' and '@' symbols in my communication threads?

In your main Messages and Call screens, you will see '#' or '@' next to your communications.

• The '#' indicates the communications are using phone numbers to message or call.
• The '@' indicates the communications are using Sudo Handles to message or call.

Your Sudo Handle is used for all Sudo-to-Sudo encrypted Messaging, Voice Calling, and Video Calling communications, whereas Sudo phone numbers are predominately used for Sudo-to-NonSudo communications.

-You can still use your Sudo phone number for Sudo-to-Sudo communications if desired.

This change took place with the introduction of Sudo Handles in iOS 1.13.0+ and Android 1.5.0+ releases.