# Messaging and Communication

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1. **Starting a New Conversation:**

   * Click on the “+” button next to “Direct Messages” or “Rooms”.
   * Choose “Direct Message” for a private conversation or “Room” for a group chat.
   * Enter the wallet address or username of the person you want to message, or select from the list of contacts.
   * Click “Start Chat”.
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2. **Joining a Public Room:**

   * Click on the “Explore Public Rooms” button.
   * Browse through the list of available rooms or use the search bar to find a specific room.
   * Click on the room you want to join.
   * Click “Join Room”.

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3. **Managing Notifications:**

   * Click on your profile picture in the top left corner.
   * Select “Settings”.
   * Navigate to the “Notifications” tab.
   * Customize your notification preferences for messages, mentions, and calls.

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4. **Muting Conversations:**

   * Hover over the conversation in the sidebar.
   * Select “Mute Conversation”.
   * Choose the duration for muting notifications.

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5. **Archiving Conversations:**

   * Hover over the conversation in the sidebar.
   * Click on the three dots to open the menu.
   * Select “Archive Conversation”.

   To view archived conversations:

   * Click on “Archived” in the sidebar.
6. **Searching Messages:**

   * Click on the search bar at the top of the screen.
   * Enter the keywords or phrases you are looking for.
   * Press Enter or click on the magnifying glass icon.
   * Browse through the search results to find the message.

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