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Anonymous chat: talk freely, stay private.

Sometimes the easiest person to talk to is someone who doesn't know who you are. Here's how anonymous chat works on TextStrangers, what we do and don't store, and how to keep it anonymous.

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  • How anonymous chat works here
  • What we store (and what we don't)
  • How to keep it anonymous
  • Why people choose anonymous chat
  • FAQ

How anonymous chat works here

  • No registration. You don't give us a name, email or phone number to start chatting.
  • A random username. After the 18+ check you get a guest account with a name like “sunny_otter4821”. Change it any time.
  • No camera, no microphone. It's text only, so nobody sees your face or hears your voice.
  • Your choice to save it. If you want to keep your username, friends and DMs on other devices, you can save your account with Google or email — but you never have to.

What we store (and what we don't)

The full details are in our privacy policy.

  • Random chats aren't saved. Messages are checked and delivered, then only held briefly in case someone reports the conversation.
  • Your IP address is never shown to anyone, and we only keep a scrambled version of it to enforce bans.
  • Messages with friends (DMs and groups) are saved for 90 days so they sync across your devices.
  • Public room messages are visible to everyone in the room for 24 hours, then disappear.

How to keep it anonymous

  • Pick a username that isn't your real name.
  • Don't share your full name, location, school, workplace, phone number or social accounts.
  • Be careful with photos and details that could identify you.
  • If someone keeps asking where you live or who you are, leave and block them.

Why people choose anonymous chat

  • Talking about something you can't bring up with people you know.
  • Practising a language without feeling judged.
  • Meeting people from other countries and cultures.
  • Passing the time with a real conversation instead of scrolling.

Frequently asked questions

Is anonymous chat really anonymous?

Other people only see your username and whatever you choose to tell them. We don't ask for your name or email to chat. Like every website, our servers see your IP address, but it's never shown to anyone and only stored in a scrambled form for enforcing bans.

Can I chat anonymously without an account?

Yes. You get a free guest account automatically — no form, no email. It lives in your browser until you choose to save it.

Is anonymous chat free?

Yes. Chatting, rooms, friends and DMs are free.

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