# Encrypt what is private

Private words and private files should stay readable only by the people they belong to.

Private messages should be readable only by the people in the conversation. Sensitive files need storage where the provider cannot read their contents.

## Start here

### [Protect personal communication with E2EE](https://live.freewithtech.com/practices/protect-personal-communication-with-e2ee.md)

Private human communication should be readable only by the people taking part in it.

**Start small:** Choose one recurring personal conversation and confirm that its app uses end-to-end encryption.

### [Encrypt sensitive cloud storage](https://live.freewithtech.com/practices/encrypt-sensitive-cloud-storage.md)

Sensitive files need storage where the provider cannot read their contents.

**Start small:** Choose one category of sensitive files and check whether the storage provider can read it.

## From the public trail

- [how I fixed my relationship with technology (4 steps)](https://fwt.wtf/dumbscrolling?utm_source=live.freewithtech.com)
- [how I avoid both surveillance and self-hosting hell](https://fwt.wtf/privacy-balance?utm_source=live.freewithtech.com)

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