Safety guide

Random chat safety tips

Updated April 28, 2026

Random chat is easier to enjoy when you treat every stranger call as temporary, public, and optional.

Protect private information

Do not share your full name, exact location, phone number, email, private social accounts, financial information, school, workplace, or anything that could identify you later.

Watch for pressure

Leave if someone pushes for contact details, asks for money, tries to move you to another platform too quickly, threatens you, or will not respect boundaries.

Use product controls early

Mute, leave, report, and rematch controls exist so you do not need to negotiate every bad interaction. A fast exit is often the best safety tool.

FAQ

What is the safest way to use random chat?

Keep conversations general, avoid private details, leave quickly when uncomfortable, and report harmful behavior.

Should I move a random chat to another app?

Be cautious. Moving platforms can remove built-in report and moderation controls.

Can voice-only chat still be abused?

Yes. Voice-only chat reduces visual exposure, but bad behavior can still happen and should be reported.