FireChat User Guide

Welcome to FireChat, your go-to platform for seamless communication. This guide will walk you through the app's features, privacy settings, and advanced options to ensure you have the best experience while maintaining security and control over your profile.

Features & How to Use Them

FireChat offers a variety of features to make your chatting experience interactive, secure, and customizable.

Privacy Settings

Profile Privacy

1. Go to Settings > Privacy.
2. Choose who can view your profile:
   • Everyone
   • Friends Only
   • Selected Contacts
   • Nobody

Message Controls

• Block unwanted messages to keep spam away.
• Restrict specific users from contacting you.
• Control who can add you to groups.
• Mute notifications for selected chats.

Content Sharing

• Posts & Stories: Share updates with your network.
• Set post visibility:
  • Public
  • Private
  • Friends Only
• Enable/disable post sharing.

Media Privacy

Control who can view your:

• Profile Photo
• Status Updates
• Last Seen
• Online Status

Security Features

Account Protection

• Enable Two-Factor Authentication for added security.
• Get Login Alerts for suspicious activities.
• Add Trusted Contacts for account recovery.
• Use Device Management to log out from unwanted devices.

Chat Security

• Chats are secured with End-to-End Encryption.
• Enable Disappearing Messages for sensitive conversations.
• Get Screenshot Alerts when someone takes a screenshot of your chat.
• Use Message Recall to delete messages after sending them.

Community Features

Group Management

• Create private groups.
• Set member permissions for:
  • Sending messages.
  • Sharing media.
  • Adding members.
  • Changing group info.

Content Control

• Report Inappropriate Content for community safety.
• Block Spam messages from unknown users.
• Filter Messages to prioritize relevant chats.
• Moderate Group Content to maintain a friendly environment.

Profile Enhancement

Professional Features

• Highlight your skills.
• Share achievements to stand out.
• Connect with professionals and build your network.

Content Visibility

• Choose what appears on your profile.
• Hide specific posts you don't want others to see.
• Archive old content to declutter your profile.
• Manage tagged posts to maintain control over your profile.

Advanced Settings

Notification Controls

• Customize alert sounds for different chats.
• Set quiet hours to avoid disturbances.
• Choose notification preview options for more privacy.
• Mark priority messages to stay updated.

Data Usage

• Manage media with auto-download settings.
• Enable data saver mode for limited bandwidth.
• Use storage management to clear unnecessary data.
• Set up backup options to secure your chats.

Quick Tips

• Use Profile Lock for extra security.
• Perform regular privacy checkups.
• Review connected devices and remove unknown ones.
• Update your blocked contacts list frequently.

Start exploring FireChat today and create your perfect chat experience while staying in control of your privacy and security. 🚀