a signal
from offline.

You want to disconnect, but not disappear.
Send a text — or an email, if texting isn't available — from wherever you are. We'll keep it here while you're gone.

free · no app needed
lunch alone. actually great.
found a cat on the way
page 84. can't stop.
the sky at 6pm
off/on — 2026
how it works
01

Make an account

Sign up at offon.app. Choose public or private. You'll get a toll-free number to text and a unique email address — no app needed, ever.

02

Text or email to post

Send an MMS to +1 844 886 0777 from any phone — flip phone, old Android, whatever. Or, if texting isn't available, email your unique off/on address instead. Write in the body, attach 1 photo.

03

It stays here

Friends can check your feed anytime. You can look back when you're online again. No app needed — ever.

"You don't need an app to let people know you're alive."
— why off/on exists
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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

off/on ("we", "us") operates offon.app. This policy explains how we collect and use your information.

Information We Collect

When you register, we collect your name, handle, phone number, and device type. When you post via MMS or email, we store the message content and any attached images.

How We Use Your Information

We use your phone number solely to link incoming MMS messages to your account. We send only one outbound message per post: a delivery confirmation ("✓ posted to off/on"). We do not send marketing messages.

SMS/MMS Messaging

By registering, you consent to receive SMS/MMS confirmation messages from off/on. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Your phone number is never displayed publicly. Public posts are visible to all visitors; private posts are visible only to approved followers.

Contact

For privacy questions, contact us at [email protected].

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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

By using off/on, you agree to these terms.

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