Guides
Find step-by-step help for each part of DonutChat on iPhone, Android, the desktop app and the web app. Where a feature works differently on a platform, the guide says so.
Chats and messages
Section titled “Chats and messages” Chats and groups Start direct chats and groups, invite people with links or QR codes, and manage members and roles. Send and manage messages Write messages, react and mention people, and edit, delete, copy or report messages. Search and pinned messages Find messages in a chat by text, person or date, and pin the important ones. Threads Reply to a message in a thread and choose which threads notify you. Polls and the ladder game Ask a chat a question with a poll, or draw lots with the ladder game.
Photos, files and links
Section titled “Photos, files and links” Photos, videos and files Send photos, videos and documents, edit images before sending, and manage chat storage. Links and the in-app browser Control link previews, and read and highlight web pages in the in-app browser on iPhone and Android. Bookmarks Save messages and web pages, organize them with tags and notes, and export them to Markdown or Obsidian. Share files and find shared content Share files into DonutChat from other apps, and find the photos, files and links shared in your chats.
Discover and people
Section titled “Discover and people” Discover Read articles picked for you, browse topics, and discuss articles with other people. Search Find people by username, choose whether you appear in suggestions, and see where to search for everything else. Activity Catch up on threads, mentions and shared files in one place. People, profiles and invitations Follow people, invite friends to DonutChat, and block someone when you need to.
Account and settings
Section titled “Account and settings” Notifications Allow notifications, choose what notifies you, and mute chats you don't need to hear from. Accounts and sign-in Add and switch accounts, sign out, and review the devices where you're signed in. Settings Find every setting, from theme and language to message display and Labs. Privacy and safety Control whether you appear in suggestions, block people, report messages and articles, and delete your account.