Codychats.com currently runs on Codychat v11, the latest version of the platform. If you've never used it before, here's a plain walkthrough of how it actually works — from opening your first room to what changes once you verify an account.

Step 1: Open a room as a guest

Most public rooms on Codychats are open to guests. Pick a username, no email or password required, and you're in the conversation immediately. It's the fastest way to see what a room is like before deciding whether to stick around.

Step 2: Chat, react, and send gifts

Once you're in a room, the message box sits at the bottom with emoticons, sticker packs, a GIF search box, and a gift tray all one tap away. You don't need an account to react or send most gifts — they're built into the room for anyone to use.

Step 3: Start a voice or video call

Codychat v11 adds call icons to both direct messages and group chats. Tap the phone icon for audio or the camera icon for video, and the other person (or the whole group, for group calls) gets an invite right inside the chat.

Step 4: Register for a saved account

If you want a saved username, message history, your own group, or a spot on the leaderboard, registering only takes a username, a password, and a valid email. We send a one-time code (OTP) to that email to verify it's really you. You need to be at least 13 to register.

Step 5: Join or create groups

Verified members can create their own group chats, set them to public or invite-only, and assign moderators. Groups on Codychat v11 also support their own group audio and video calls.

  1. Open a room or accept an invite
  2. Chat, react, and use gifts freely
  3. Start a call when typing isn't fast enough
  4. Register when you want history and a group of your own
  5. Verify your email with the OTP code

Step 6: Understand moderation

Room owners and moderators can remove disruptive members directly. If you're removed from a room, you'll land on a clear kicked or banned notice explaining what happened — there's no mystery ban with zero explanation.

Worth knowing

Guest access, gifts, and basic chat all stay free on Codychat v11. Registration is only needed for things tied to your identity persisting — history, groups, and the leaderboard.

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Ahmad, Codychats team

Written by Ahmad — Codychats Team

Ahmad writes the Codychats how-to guides and platform update notes, working directly with the team that builds and maintains Codychats.com. Have a correction or a question this article didn't answer? Contact us — we read every message.

Reviewed against the current live version of Codychats.com. See our Community Rules and Privacy Policy for platform policies referenced in this article.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an account to use Codychats?

No. You can join most public rooms on Codychats.com as a guest with just a username. A free account (username, password, and email verified by OTP) unlocks saved history, your own groups, and a profile.

Is Codychats really free?

Yes. Guest access and full registered accounts are both free on Codychat v11 — there's no paid tier for chatting, calling, or moderation tools.

What's different about Codychat v11?

Codychat v11 is the current version of Codychats.com and adds group voice/video calling, a Giphy-powered GIF search, an expanded gift catalogue, and an activity-based leaderboard.

Is Codychats safe for beginners?

Yes. Rooms are moderated with mute, block, remove-message, and report tools, and the minimum age to use Codychats is 13.

Keep reading

New to Codychats? Start with the Codychats FAQ or Is Codychats Safe? for a quick trust overview, or see No Registration Required to join a room right now.

Ready to try it? Open a room on Codychats.com now.

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