Beginner questions
Short answers to what newcomers ask most.
Do I have to register? No. You can chat as a guest. Registering keeps your nickname.
Can people see my real name or address? No. They see your nickname and a hidden address. See Privacy and security.
What if I say something wrong? Nothing breaks. Operators may ask you to change what you wrote.
How do I find people to talk to? Start with rooms marked "Live now", or search by topic.
Can I create my own room? Yes, any time, for free. See Create a room.
Can I use it on my phone? Yes. See Mobile.
Where do my rooms go when I close the page? You leave them. Open the page again and the Web Chat takes you back to where you were.
How do I find help later? The Help Center is always at /help/, and /hs works in any room.
More in Start here
- Welcome checklistTick these off over your first week.
- How to read this Help CenterHow commands, keys and menu names are written here.
- GlossaryShort definitions of the words used in this Help Center.
- What is ConferenceRooms.org?The network, the Web Chat, rooms and services in plain words.
- New to group chat?A friendly introduction for anyone who has never used chat rooms.
- Quick startFrom zero to your first message, then your first room.
- Your first five minutesA calm, step-by-step first visit.
- Choosing a nicknameHow to pick a name you will be happy with.