View once media
Share with Greater Privacy
Sometimes you only want your media to be seen once. View Once Media allows you to send photos and videos that automatically disappear after they've been opened, giving you greater control over your private content.
Feature Summary
Open a conversation. Attach a photo or video. Enable the View Once option.
How It Works
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Open a conversation.
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Attach a photo or video.
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Enable the View Once option.
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Send the media to your recipient.
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The recipient can open it only once.
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After viewing, the media becomes unavailable automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is View Once Media?+
View Once Media allows you to send photos and videos that can only be viewed a single time by the recipient. After the media is opened, it is no longer accessible in the chat.
How do I send View Once Media?+
Open a conversation, attach a photo or video, enable the View Once option, and send it. The recipient will only be able to view it once.
What happens after the recipient opens the media?+
Once the recipient views the photo or video, it automatically disappears and cannot be opened again.
Can the recipient view the media more than once?+
No. View Once Media is designed to allow only a single viewing before it expires.
Can I send both photos and videos as View Once Media?+
Yes. You can send both photos and videos using the View Once feature.
Can I save or download View Once Media after sending it?+
No. Once the media has been viewed, it is no longer available within the chat.
Can I use View Once Media with any contact?+
Yes. You can send View Once Media to supported contacts using the eFone app.
Will I know if the recipient has opened the media?+
Yes. eFone lets you know when the recipient has viewed your View Once photo or video.
Is View Once Media secure?+
Yes. The feature is designed to provide an extra layer of privacy by limiting access to your shared media after it has been viewed.
Can I forward View Once Media to someone else?+
No. View Once Media is intended for the original recipient only and cannot be forwarded after it has been opened.
Does View Once Media work on both Android and iPhone?+
Yes. The feature is available on supported Android and iOS devices running the latest version of the eFone app.
When should I use View Once Media?+
View Once Media is ideal for sharing sensitive information, private photos, temporary documents, or any content that only needs to be seen once while giving you greater control over your privacy.
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