Private Relay

Hide your real email and phone number,
and still stay in contact.

FenceChat gives you an email address and SMS number. The sender uses them like any other email address or number. They never see your real details, and they never need to cooperate.

How the relay protects your identity

All contact flows through your FenceChat address. Your real email and phone are never in the picture.

What they see
you@fencechat.com
or a virtual mobile number
in your country
→
FenceChat relay
What stays private
yourname@gmail.com
and your real mobile number,
never visible to the sender

Email relay and SMS relay

Two channels, both working the same way: your real details stay hidden on both.

Private SMS relay

Protected & Legal plans from A$29/mo

Add the person to your contacts and we give you your FenceChat number to share with them. Only the people you add can SMS it. Their texts arrive at FenceChat first, are filtered, then delivered to your inbox and Dashboard, and your real mobile number stays completely hidden. More on email and SMS filtering.

  • Real local number in your country
  • Reply from your Dashboard, real number hidden
  • Standard SMS, they need no app
  • Works on any phone, instantly

Setup in under two minutes

There is nothing to install and nothing to configure on the other person’s side.

1

Sign up for FenceChat

Create your account. Your dedicated FenceChat email address is generated immediately, something like you@fencechat.com.

2

Share your FenceChat address

Give the hostile person your FenceChat email or SMS number. Do this as you normally would by text, email, or just tell them.

3

They message you. They set nothing up

They send to your FenceChat email address or SMS number in the same way as usual. No new app to use or cooperation required from them. They get a one-time notice that messages are processed by AI and stored.

4

You receive the filtered message

The message arrives in your real inbox (filtered) and in your FenceChat Archive (original). Your real details are never exposed at any point.

The FenceChat private relay is used by many

The relay is useful any time you need to stay reachable without putting your real contact details at risk.

Co-parenting after a difficult separation

You need to stay reachable for child logistics without handing your personal number or email to an ex-partner who misuses it. The relay stays open for necessary communication while keeping your private life separate. See how to hide your phone number from an ex.

During legal proceedings or disputes

When communication with an ex-partner, former business associate, or landlord needs to continue, but you want every message routed through a neutral system with automatic records. Unlike a second phone number, a relay keeps that record for you.

Managing a hostile former client or employee

You cannot simply cut off contact, but you do not want to expose your direct line. A FenceChat relay address gives them a reachable contact while keeping your real details protected. See hostile business communication tools.

Dealing with a difficult landlord or neighbour

Keep communication open through a dedicated address, separate from your personal inbox, with every message automatically logged in case you need a record later. See our guide to landlord and tenant disputes.

Frequently asked questions

Can the sender find out my real email address?
No. When messages pass through the FenceChat relay, all metadata pointing to your real address is stripped. The sender only ever sees your FenceChat address, including when you reply through your Dashboard.
Does the other person need to sign up or install anything?
No. They use your FenceChat address like any normal email address or phone number. No app, no account, no cooperation needed on their side. The first time they message, they get a one-time notice that messages are processed by AI and stored. FenceChat works entirely on your side of the conversation.
What if they already have my real number or email?
You can ask them to use your FenceChat address going forward. If they continue to contact your real details, FenceChat does not block those. It only handles messages sent to your FenceChat address. Many users give a FenceChat address as their primary contact from the start of a new communication dynamic.
Can I reply through FenceChat without revealing my real details?
Yes. Replies sent from your FenceChat Dashboard go out from your FenceChat address, not your real email or mobile number. The recipient sees your FenceChat contact details throughout the entire exchange.
What countries are virtual SMS numbers available in?
FenceChat numbers are available in Australia now. The United States, the United Kingdom and Canada will follow, each as FenceChat launches there. SMS relay is available on the Protected (A$29/month) and Legal (A$59/month) plans.

Keep your real details private from now on.

Your dedicated FenceChat email address is ready the moment you sign up.
Secure and set up yours in under two minutes.

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