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Creating an Account

Status: Complete

This page walks you through the Chatalot registration process.

Registration Modes

Chatalot instances can be configured in one of three registration modes:

Mode Behavior
Open Anyone can register freely
Invite only An invite code is required to register
Closed Registration is disabled; contact the server administrator for access

When you visit the registration page, the client automatically detects which mode the server is using and adjusts the form accordingly. If the server requires an invite code, an Invite Code field will appear at the top of the form.

Step-by-Step Registration

  1. Navigate to the Chatalot instance URL in your browser.
  2. On the login page, click Create account in the bottom-right corner.
  3. Fill in the registration form:

Invite Code (if required)

If the server is configured as invite-only, you will see an Invite Code field at the top of the form. Enter the code provided to you by the server administrator or another member.

Username

  • Required
  • 3 to 32 characters
  • Allowed characters: letters, numbers, underscores, hyphens, and dots
  • Must be unique on the server

Display Name (optional)

  • Up to 64 characters
  • This is the name shown to other users in chat
  • If left blank, your username is used as your display name

Email

  • Required
  • Must be a valid email address

Password

  • Required
  • Minimum 8 characters
  • Must contain all of the following:
  • At least one uppercase letter (A-Z)
  • At least one lowercase letter (a-z)
  • At least one digit (0-9)
  • At least one special character (anything that is not a letter or digit)

As you type your password, a live checklist shows which requirements have been met.

Confirm Password

  • Required

  • Must match the password entered above

  • Click Create Account.

Recovery Code

After successful registration, a recovery code is displayed in a modal dialog. This is the only way to recover your account if you forget your password.

Save this code immediately. Copy it to a secure location (password manager, printed note, etc.). It will not be shown again.

Once you have saved the code, click I've Saved My Code to continue to the main chat interface.

E2E Encryption Keys

During registration, Chatalot automatically generates your end-to-end encryption keys in the background. This includes:

  • An identity key (permanent key that identifies you)
  • A signed prekey (rotated periodically)
  • A set of one-time prekeys (used to establish new sessions)

This process is invisible to you and requires no manual steps.

Tip: If you already have an account, click Sign in at the bottom of the registration page to return to the login screen.

Next Step

Now that your account is created, continue to Setting Up Your Profile.