CorrLinks is an app that lets family and friends exchange electronic messages with people incarcerated in participating correctional facilities, helping maintain regular contact when in-person visits are limited. The mobile client streamlines message delivery with push alerts, local storage and simplified access for subscribers, so conversations arrive faster and are easier to manage on the go. Users may want CorrLinks to receive immediate notifications, keep messages available offline, and avoid repeated downloads or difficult verification steps. Note that the app requires a paid Premier Account subscription and dedicated support is available from the CorrLinks team.
Key Features
⭐ Real-time push notifications deliver immediate alerts to your device whenever a new message arrives.
⭐ Mobile sign-in is simplified and the app can eliminate repeated logins on a mobile device for faster access.
⭐ Messages download automatically and are stored locally so your inbox opens quickly even with limited connectivity.
⭐ Previously read messages remain in your inbox and won’t need to be downloaded again.
⭐ Extended message retention keeps conversations for 60 days instead of the standard 30-day window.
⭐ Supports up to three attached mobile devices per account and removes the need for captcha verification on the mobile app.
Advantages
✅ Faster, more reliable notifications help families stay in touch without waiting for postal mail or scheduled visits.
✅ Local message storage and automatic downloads improve performance and reduce data usage when reviewing past conversations.
✅ Support for multiple devices lets users access the same account from a phone and a tablet for convenience.
✅ Simplified verification and reduced login friction make everyday use smoother for subscribers.
Disadvantages
❎ The app requires a paid Premier Account subscription to use its features, which adds ongoing cost for access.
❎ Service availability is limited to institutions that have implemented the system, currently including the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the departments of corrections for Iowa, Massachusetts, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.
❎ Device attachments are capped at three mobile devices per account, which may be restrictive for larger households.
Development Team
This messaging system was established through a partnership between a corrections agency and ATG, and the CorrLinks service is provided in cooperation with corrections authorities to enable secure communications for approved users.
