Online Chat — Step 1: About You

Three quick steps and you're chatting. First, how would you describe yourself?

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Getting Into the Online Chat

The online chat lobby is where most visitors land first, and it moves quickly. Step 1 asks how you're best described so people scrolling the user list can see who's around. That's the only question about you. It also sets up the private-message filters in step 2, so you stay in charge of who can reach you.

It all runs in your browser. There's no app to install and no account to create, which makes it easy to chat online from a phone on a lunch break. When you want a smaller crowd, our free online chat rooms include rooms by interest, region and age.

Busy rooms reward short, specific messages. Reply to something already on screen and you'll be in a conversation within a minute. If it's too fast, try the general chat room for something calmer.

Live chat that is busy around the clock, on any device. Online Chat is for people looking for live conversation. Pick a chat name, answer two quick questions and you're in. There's no email, no download and nothing to pay.

Online Chat: FAQ

Is the online chat free?

Yes. Every room, every step and private messages cost nothing.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser, with nothing to download.

Why do you ask this?

So people know who's around and so your message filters work.

Can I change my answer?

Yes, before you press Start Chatting.

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