# Conventions for Multiple Devices

_Help · started by iamGBOX on Fri, May 15, 2026 4:42 PM_

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## Original post

**iamGBOX** · Fri, May 15, 2026 4:42 PM

Is there an accepted method or convention for using multiple devices with Reticulum? Given that an Identity is portable, but different devices may be online at different times, it seems it would be ineffectual to try using the same one across all spaces. At present, I'm using the same identity on my mobile apps (same device) and a separate identity in a containerized MeshChatX instance I can access. Just trying to get a read on what solutions people are using to stay in touch effectively.

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## Reply 1

**LinuxinaBit** · Fri, May 15, 2026 5:33 PM

That is being worked on. Currently the best suggestion I have is to just make a separate identity per-device.

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## Reply 2

**iamGBOX** · Mon, May 18, 2026 2:43 PM

Got it, glad I'm at least not missing some obvious solution.

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## Reply 3

**KenAKAFrosty** · Tue, May 19, 2026 2:25 PM

In the app I'm working on I set up a protocol for handling this and tbh was pretty happy with where it landed.  My question here is, "Is the GROUP protocol progress near usable?" If so I can possibly lean into that (and help contribute to it where possible), happy to retire mine. But if not I'll continue as I were. 

I mean no pressure whatsoever in asking this, this is not a demand or request for urgency whatsoever. Just looking for an honest status report, basically

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