Welcome to GistUp: chat built for Nigeria and Africa
Why Macvertech built a private, data-light chat app for Africa, and what makes GistUp different.
GistUp blog
The 6-digit code scam: how it works and how to stay safe
"I sent you a code by mistake" is one of the most common ways accounts are stolen. Here's how to spot it.
How to chat all month without finishing your data
Simple settings in GistUp that keep your data bundle going for longer.
End-to-end encryption, explained without the jargon
What "end-to-end encrypted" really means for your chats, and what GistUp can and cannot see.
Family at home, family abroad: GistUp for Nigerians everywhere
You can sign up with a UK, US, Canadian, European, Gulf or Australian number, so the whole family can be on GistUp.
Gist is here: share what's happening, your way
Gist adds public posts to GistUp: short updates with photos, likes, comments and followers, with safety built in.