From 55adf514de8a2a77a1100d4f0f90f1335bbfbbb6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ricky Stretch Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:04:18 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] help.md update --- backend/src/data/help.md | 25 ++++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/backend/src/data/help.md b/backend/src/data/help.md index 83a2a39..4811d6f 100644 --- a/backend/src/data/help.md +++ b/backend/src/data/help.md @@ -4,14 +4,22 @@ Welcome to **JAMA** — your private, self-hosted team messaging app. --- +## What is JAMA? + +JAMA is a privately hosted chat system. It does not reply on any internet services. It can be host on a network that does not have internet. There is not personal information, other than your first and last name and your email address (both can be ficticious). The first and last name is used for your team to identify you and your email is to ensure a unique login name. You email is not shared with other users. There is no phone or email validate to use this site. If your forgot your password, there is a convenient get help option on the login page. + +Even if this application is online, it still does not use any internet services, everything is self-contained within the JAMA container. + +-- + ## Security ### 🛡️ Your Privacy Assured -The only people that can read your direct messages (**person 2 person** or **group**) are the members of the message group. No one else, including application admins, know which private message groups exist or which you are part of, unless they are also member. +The only people that can read your direct messages (**person 2 person** or **group**) are the members of the message group. No one else, including JAMA admins, know which private message groups exist or which you are part of, unless they are member. **Every user**, at minimum, can read all public messages. -**Encryption**, the JAMA database is fully encrypted. Your posts are protected from prying eyes. +**Encryption**, the JAMA database is fully encrypted. Your posts are protected from prying eyes, including your JAMA administrators. --- @@ -76,6 +84,8 @@ To create a group conversation: > If a message group with the exact same members already exists, you will be redirected to it automatically. This helps to avoid duplication. +_**Note:** User have the option to leave any direct message conversation by selecting the "Message Info" button in the top right corner in the message title._ + --- ## Your Profile @@ -84,7 +94,7 @@ Click your name or avatar at the bottom of the sidebar to: - Update your **display name** (displayed in message windows) - Add an **about me** note -- Upload a **profile photo** +- Upload a **profile photo** for your avatar - Change your **password** --- @@ -98,16 +108,17 @@ You can set a personal display name for any group that only you will see: 3. Enter your custom name under **Your custom name** 4. Click **Save** -Other members still see the original group name, unless they change to customised name. +Other members still see the original group name, unless they change to customised name for themselves. --- -## Settings +## Admin Options Admins can access **Settings** from the user menu to configure: -- Branding: a new app name and logo, title colour and message list avatar background colours -- User Manager: Create new user password, change passwords, suspend and delete user accounts. +- **Branding:** a new app name and/or logo, title colour and message list avatar background colours +- **User Manager:** Create new user password, change passwords, suspend and delete user accounts. +- **Settings:** Various options ---