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Getting Started

Welcome to Chatalot! This section will walk you through everything you need to start chatting -- from creating your account to joining your first voice call.

Pages

# Page Description
1 What is Chatalot? Overview of the platform, core features, and how it compares to other chat platforms
2 Creating an Account Registration flow, username rules, and password requirements
3 Setting Up Your Profile Display name, avatar, bio, pronouns, and status
4 Navigating the Interface Layout overview: header, sidebar, chat area, and members panel
5 Sending Your First Message Composing messages, formatting, mentions, and reactions
6 Joining a Voice Call Voice and video calls, controls, screen sharing, and troubleshooting

Prerequisites

  • A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
  • An account on a Chatalot instance (self-hosted or provided by your organization)
  • Microphone access for voice calls (optional)