Pick a Chat Name for Random Chat

Last step. Choose a chat name, confirm your age and you're in.

Choose your chat name

Start at step 1 to set up your chat — it only takes a few seconds.

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  • Username: 3–20 letters, numbers or underscores. No real names or social handles.
  • Age: you must be 18 or older to enter.
  • Terms: confirm you are 18+ and agree to the Terms of Use.
  • Safety: your IP is logged as per our Privacy Policy.

Make Your Name Work in Random Chat

In random chat, your match sees your name before anything else, so it's worth a moment's thought. Short, readable names do best. A word that hints at an interest gives people something to ask about straight away. Keep real names, birth years and social handles out of it for your own privacy.

Allowed names are 3 to 20 characters long, made of letters, numbers or underscores. Guest names aren't reserved, so if random chat becomes a habit, a free account keeps yours. It works the same way in the free chat online room.

Open with a question about something specific. "What are you listening to?" gets more replies than "hi", in random chat and in the main free chat alike.

Like all our random chat rooms, this room is free for everyone. Keep personal details private and use the block and report buttons if anyone bothers you.

Chat Names: FAQ

Do I need an email?

No. A chat name and confirming you're 18+ is all you need.

Which names aren't allowed?

Contact details, social handles, staff lookalikes and anything suggesting someone under 18.

Can I keep my name between visits?

Yes, with a free account.

Is random chat for 18+ only?

Yes. You confirm your age before entering.

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