# 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”.
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.
4. **Muting Conversations:**
* Hover over the conversation in the sidebar.
* Select “Mute Conversation”.
* Choose the duration for muting notifications.
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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