Good to know. Simply explained.

No. anynear uses the internet day to day. A compatible radio is an optional addition for short text messages without internet access.

Everything is encrypted and spread across many locations in Europe that stand in for each other. If one fails, another steps in and fetches the missing copies by itself. Content is encrypted. Both internet and radio still depend on available connections and power. What is stored where?

Anything you need at hand in an emergency: emergency plan, meeting points, phone list or authorisations. Everyone in your circle sees the circle’s storage; only you see your own. It is stored encrypted on the phones and readable without internet.

They are stored encrypted on your phone and spread across many locations in Europe that stand in for each other – so they are still there if something fails or you get a new phone. They only open with your fingerprint, face or phone PIN. You don’t need an extra password.

With a backup you can move to a new phone: create one under “Backup” in the settings, keep the file safe and restore it on the new phone. Without a backup, your circle needs to invite you again.

Then the backup can no longer be opened – not even by us. Simply create a new backup with a new password and write it down.

For PYRSA, the signal fire represents the idea of connecting people. Our line “Signals connect us. Then and now.” expresses that idea. The story behind anynear

No. anynear does not require an account or phone number.

Share a contact link or a circle invitation. Only share circle invitations with people you want to include.

Radio depends on the environment, range, reachable devices and power. Delivery cannot be guaranteed in all circumstances.

Use the beta request form and choose iPhone or Android. We’ll review your request and get back to you by email. Request beta access