diff --git a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ConversationListActivity.java b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ConversationListActivity.java
index 09f0b703e..52b4def7d 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ConversationListActivity.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ConversationListActivity.java
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ public class ConversationListActivity extends PassphraseRequiredActionBarActivit
   public static final String CLEAR_NOTIFICATIONS = "clear_notifications";
   public static final String ACCOUNT_ID_EXTRA = "account_id";
   public static final String FROM_WELCOME   = "from_welcome";
+  public static final String WARN_CANNOT_ENCRYPT = "warn_cannot_encrypt";
 
   private ConversationListFragment conversationListFragment;
   public TextView                  title;
@@ -238,6 +239,11 @@ public class ConversationListActivity extends PassphraseRequiredActionBarActivit
       AccountManager.getInstance().switchAccountAndStartActivity(this, accountId);
     }
 
+    String warnAddr = getIntent().getStringExtra(WARN_CANNOT_ENCRYPT);
+    if (!TextUtils.isEmpty(warnAddr)) {
+      DcHelper.showEncryptionRequiredDialog(this, warnAddr);
+    }
+
     refreshAvatar();
     refreshUnreadIndicator();
     refreshTitle();
diff --git a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/NewConversationActivity.java b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/NewConversationActivity.java
index 3ec60d656..cd3a507eb 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/NewConversationActivity.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/NewConversationActivity.java
@@ -106,6 +106,8 @@ public class NewConversationActivity extends ContactSelectionActivity {
       int contactId = dcContext.lookupContactIdByAddr(addr);
       if (contactId!=0 && dcContext.getChatIdByContactId(contactId)!=0) {
         openConversation(dcContext.getChatIdByContactId(contactId));
+      } else if (contactId == 0 && dcContext.isChatmail()) {
+        DcHelper.showEncryptionRequiredDialog(this, addr);
       } else {
         String nameNAddr = contactId == 0 ? addr : dcContext.getContact(contactId).getNameNAddr();
         new AlertDialog.Builder(this)
diff --git a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ShareActivity.java b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ShareActivity.java
index f798f78ea..2c706b522 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ShareActivity.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/ShareActivity.java
@@ -251,18 +251,26 @@ public class ShareActivity extends PassphraseRequiredActionBarActivity implement
     }
   */
 
+    String addr = null;
     if(chatId == -1 && extraEmail != null && extraEmail.length > 0) {
-      final String addr = extraEmail[0];
+      addr = extraEmail[0];
       int contactId = dcContext.lookupContactIdByAddr(addr);
 
-      if(contactId == 0) {
-        contactId = dcContext.createContact(null, addr);
-      }
+      if(contactId != 0 || !dcContext.isChatmail()) {
+        if(contactId == 0) {
+          contactId = dcContext.createContact(null, addr);
+        }
 
-      chatId = dcContext.createChatByContactId(contactId);
+        chatId = dcContext.createChatByContactId(contactId);
+        addr = null;
+      }
     }
     Intent composeIntent;
-    if (chatId != -1) {
+    if (addr != null) {
+      composeIntent = new Intent(this, ConversationListActivity.class);
+      composeIntent.putExtra(ConversationListActivity.WARN_CANNOT_ENCRYPT, addr);
+      startActivity(composeIntent);
+    } else if (chatId != -1) {
       composeIntent = getBaseShareIntent(ConversationActivity.class);
       composeIntent.putExtra(ConversationActivity.CHAT_ID_EXTRA, chatId);
       RelayUtil.setSharedUris(composeIntent, resolvedExtras);
diff --git a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/connect/DcHelper.java b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/connect/DcHelper.java
index 74c49eb0b..b3317dd7a 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/connect/DcHelper.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/connect/DcHelper.java
@@ -483,6 +483,16 @@ public class DcHelper {
       .show();
   }
 
+  public static void showEncryptionRequiredDialog(Context context, String addr) {
+    new AlertDialog.Builder(context)
+      .setMessage(context.getString(R.string.encryption_required_for_new_contact, addr))
+      .setNeutralButton(R.string.learn_more, (d, w) -> openHelp(context, "#howtoe2ee"))
+      .setNegativeButton(R.string.qrscan_title, (d, w) -> context.startActivity(new Intent(context, QrActivity.class)))
+      .setPositiveButton(R.string.ok, null)
+      .setCancelable(true)
+      .show();
+  }
+
   public static void openHelp(Context context, String section) {
     Intent intent = new Intent(context, LocalHelpActivity.class);
     if (section != null) { intent.putExtra(LocalHelpActivity.SECTION_EXTRA, section); }
diff --git a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/LongClickCopySpan.java b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/LongClickCopySpan.java
index 5801ac607..4108b0dbb 100644
--- a/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/LongClickCopySpan.java
+++ b/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/util/LongClickCopySpan.java
@@ -58,14 +58,18 @@ public class LongClickCopySpan extends ClickableSpan {
         String addr = prepareUrl(url);
         Activity activity = (Activity) widget.getContext();
         DcContext dcContext = DcHelper.getContext(activity);
-        DcContact contact = dcContext.getContact(dcContext.createContact(null, addr));
-        if (contact.getId() != 0 && !contact.isBlocked() && dcContext.getChatIdByContactId(contact.getId()) != 0) {
+        int contactId = dcContext.lookupContactIdByAddr(addr);
+        DcContact contact = (contactId != 0)? dcContext.getContact(contactId) : null;
+        if (contact != null && !contact.isBlocked() && dcContext.getChatIdByContactId(contactId) != 0) {
           openChat(activity, contact);
+        } else if (contact == null && dcContext.isChatmail()) {
+          DcHelper.showEncryptionRequiredDialog(activity, addr);
         } else {
+          String nameNAddr = contact != null ? contact.getNameNAddr() : addr;
           new AlertDialog.Builder(activity)
-                  .setMessage(activity.getString(R.string.ask_start_chat_with, contact.getNameNAddr()))
+                  .setMessage(activity.getString(R.string.ask_start_chat_with, nameNAddr))
                   .setPositiveButton(android.R.string.ok, (dialog, which) -> {
-                    openChat(activity, contact);
+                    openChat(activity, contact == null? dcContext.getContact(dcContext.createContact(null, addr)) : contact);
                   })
                   .setNegativeButton(R.string.cancel, null)
                   .show();
diff --git a/src/main/res/values/strings.xml b/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
index 726a3c270..5b2fdca3c 100644
--- a/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -921,6 +921,7 @@
     <string name="chat_protection_broken_explanation">End-to-end encryption cannot be guaranteed anymore, likely because %1$s reinstalled Delta Chat or sent a message from another device.\n\nYou may meet them in person and scan their QR code again to reestablish guaranteed end-to-end encryption.</string>
     <string name="invalid_unencrypted_tap_to_learn_more">⚠️ %1$s requires end-to-end encryption which is not setup for this chat yet. Tap to learn more.</string>
     <string name="invalid_unencrypted_explanation">To establish end-to-end-encryption, you may meet contacts in person and scan their QR Code to introduce them.</string>
+    <string name="encryption_required_for_new_contact">End-to-end encryption is required but it is not setup for %1$s yet.\n\nYou may share your invite link with them or meet in person and scan their QR Code.</string>
     <string name="learn_more">Learn More</string>
 
     <string name="devicemsg_self_deleted">You deleted the \"Saved messages\" chat.\n\nℹ️ To use the \"Saved messages\" feature again, create a new chat with yourself.</string>