Temporary Forward Lock Mechanism for Secure Message Sharing in Instant Messaging Platforms

This paper proposes a Temporary Forward Lock mechanism to enhance privacy and control in instant messaging platforms. The system allows senders to restrict message forwarding for a specified duration using metadata-based control. The proposed approach integrates with existing messaging architectures and ensures secure communication through server-side validation and encryption support. Experimental analysis demonstrates reduced misinformation propagation and improved user control over message sharing.