Private chats
One-to-one conversations.
Operators only. This section is for IRC operators.
Start one
- Click a name in the member list, or
- type
/query nickname, or - type
/msg nickname your message.
The conversation opens as its own entry in the room list.
Close one
Click the x next to it, or type /close while it is open.
Good to know
- A private message to you always counts as a highlight. See Highlights and Status.
- If the person is offline, leave a memo instead.
- Services also talk to you in private. When you send NickServ a command, the reply appears in the Status entry.
Next: Highlights and Status.
More in Using the Web Chat
- Highlights and StatusThe two special entries in the room list.
- Find roomsBrowse and search the rooms that are open to everyone.
- My buddy listSee when your friends are online.
- AwayTell people you are not at your keyboard.
- Settings and themesColors, accents and display options.
- Links and safetyWhat happens when you click a link.
- MobileUsing the Web Chat on a phone or tablet.
- Web Chat troubleshootingCommon problems and what to do.