Nervula – Join Beta

Step 1: Join the testing group

To access the Google Play closed beta, you first need to join the official Nervula testing Google Group.

Once you are a member of the group, download Nervula from Google Play.

Since there are no central servers and no user registration, getting started is slightly different from traditional messengers. Here is how to begin:

Install and Launch:
Open the app. There is no registration required—no phone number or email needed. Simply set an application password to protect your local data, and choose a display name (nickname)!
Add a Partner (The most important step!):
Since there are no central servers holding contact lists, you need to connect directly with your partner:
- Share your identity: In the Profile tab, tap “My Account (QR)” to display your QR code or copy your unique ID to send it to your partner.
- Add your partner: In the Contacts tab, tap the bottom-right [+👤] (Add Contact) button to scan your partner's QR code or paste their ID from the clipboard.
Establish a Secure Connection:
Once both of you approve the connection, the devices establish an End-to-End Encrypted (E2EE) channel directly between each other.
Start Testing!
You can now send messages and explore the core features:
- 💬 Direct and group conversations, ephemeral messages
- 📷 Photos, voice messages, and file sharing
- 📰 Feed, polls, and events
- ⚡ "Keep Nervula Awake" feature in the header when expecting an important message

Media and file sharing: Try sending different types of media (images, voice notes, documents).
Network switching and resilience: Observe how the app handles network interruptions (e.g., switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data).
Feedback and bug reporting: If you experience any bugs, crashes, or find something confusing, please let us know using the in-app tool (Settings → Report Bug) or in the testing group!