Coerced at gunpoint or under threat
You enter the duress PIN instead of your real one. The device appears to cooperate while protection fires silently.
CORE
Coercion protection
Unlock that looks normal. Protection that fires quietly.
Duress PIN gives you a second PIN that appears to unlock your phone like any other — but behind the scenes it triggers the response you configured. A deniable exit when pressure is real.
- Separate PIN that looks like a standard unlock
- Triggers lock, alarm, or wipe without an obvious security moment
- Included in Burn Core — no Pro upgrade required
- Works alongside other discreet triggers like Panic Burn
When it matters
Built for real pressure, not hypotheticals.
Social pressure to 'just unlock it'
Friends, partners, or colleagues insist on seeing your phone. The duress path gives you an out that does not escalate the moment.
Border or authority inspection
When handing over a PIN is the only option presented, duress mode preserves deniability while securing your data.
Privacy first
On-device. Deniable. No tracking.
Duress PIN is evaluated locally on your Android device. No account signup, no ad-tech stack, and no personal info required for normal use.
FAQ
Common questions about Duress PIN.
Will someone know I used the duress PIN?
The unlock flow looks normal. There is no obvious 'panic app' screen — Burn fires your configured response discreetly.
Is duress PIN different from a wrong-PIN attempt limit?
Yes. Duress PIN is a deliberate second PIN you choose. Password attempt limit automatically fires after a set number of failed unlock tries.
Is duress PIN included in Core?
Yes. Duress Password Mode is a Core protection available without upgrading to Pro.
What response does the duress PIN trigger?
You configure the response in Burn — lock, alarm, or full device wipe — the same as any other trigger.
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