Go to the Chat section and click "New Message". Search for a user by username, or select from your friends list. Type your message and send. The user will receive a notification and can respond when available.

In Chat, click "Create Group". Enter a group name, optional description, and upload a group image. Choose privacy settings (public/private) and set maximum members. Click "Create" and start inviting members.

Open the group and click "Members" > "Invite". You can: 1) Search and add users directly, 2) Generate an invite code to share, or 3) Copy the invite link. Invite codes are unique 12-character codes that can be used once or multiple times.

Visit the user's profile or find them via search. Click "Add Friend" and optionally add a message. They'll receive a friend request notification. Once accepted, you can easily chat, see online status, and find them quickly.

Yes! All messages are encrypted using AES encryption. Messages are encrypted before being stored and decrypted only when displayed to authorized recipients. Neither we nor anyone else can read your private conversations.

Look for read receipts under your messages: Single checkmark = Sent, Double checkmark = Delivered, Blue double checkmark = Read. Read receipts show the timestamp when the message was read.

Yes! Click the attachment icon to send images or files. Supported formats include images (JPG, PNG, GIF), documents (PDF, DOC), and common file types. Maximum file size is 10MB per file.

Group creators and admins can: Go to Group Settings > Members. From there, promote members to admin, remove members, or transfer ownership. Admins can manage members but only the creator can delete the group.

Public groups appear in search and anyone can join. Private groups are hidden and require an invite code or direct invitation. Both types support admin controls, but private groups offer more exclusivity.

Open the group, go to Settings, and click "Leave Group". You'll be removed immediately. If you're the only admin, you'll need to promote another member first. Creators cannot leave—only delete or transfer ownership.

Yes! Hover over your message and click the delete icon. Choose "Delete for me" (only you won't see it) or "Delete for everyone" (removed for all recipients). Messages can be deleted within 24 hours of sending.

Go to the user's profile or chat, click the menu, and select "Block". Blocked users cannot message you, see your online status, or add you as a friend. You can unblock them anytime from Settings > Blocked Users.

No, chat requires a registered account for security and privacy. Registration is free and takes under a minute. This ensures message encryption and protects users from spam and abuse.

Open the chat or group, click Settings/Menu, and select "Mute Notifications". Choose duration: 1 hour, 8 hours, 24 hours, or until you turn it back on. Muted chats still receive messages but won't notify you.

Green dot = Online now. Yellow dot = Away (inactive 5+ minutes). Gray = Offline. "Last seen" shows when the user was last active. Users can hide their online status in privacy settings.