Prerequisites
How to Start a New Chat
You can start a new chat in Arattai in two primary ways: by selecting from your existing phone contacts or searching by a user's Arattai username.
This method allows you to initiate a chat with anyone already in your phone's contact list who is also an Arattai user.
Android
Tap the ＋ plus icon at the bottom right of your Chats screen.
A list of your Arattai contacts will appear.
Tap on the contact you wish to chat with.
The chat screen for that contact will open, and you can now send messages.
iOS
Tap the ＋ plus icon at the bottom right of your Chats screen.
A list of your Arattai contacts will appear.
Tap on the contact you wish to chat with.
The chat screen for that contact will open, and you can now send messages.
Web
Click the ＋ plus icon on the top right of your chat list.
Click New message or call.
Your contacts will appear.
Click on the contact you wish to chat with.
The chat screen for that contact will open, and you can now send messages.
Searching by Username
If you know a user's Arattai username, you can start a chat with them directly, even if they are not in your phone contacts.
Find the global search bar at the top of your chat list.
Type the username you are looking for.
Search results will appear.
Open the Profiles section.
Their profile will appear here.
Tap or click on the profile.
The chat screen for that user will open, and you can now send messages.
FAQs
1. Why can't I message someone?
Their privacy settings may restrict who can start a conversation with them. If they haven't saved your number, you may not be able to message them.
2. Can I start a chat with someone in another country?
Yes. Enter the full number with the country code (e.g. +44 for UK).
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