The Full Answer
Key safety practices for random chat: 1) Use a nickname instead of your real name. 2) Never share personal information like your address, school, workplace, or phone number. 3) Don't click on links from strangers. 4) Use platforms with active moderation and reporting features. 5) Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, disconnect immediately. 6) Consider using text-only chat first. 7) Report inappropriate behavior to help keep the community safe. 8) Be aware that screenshots can be taken. 9) Use a VPN for additional privacy.
A quick safety routine
- Use a fresh nickname with no birth year or real-name fragments.
- Keep the first chat short and impersonal until you know how the other person behaves.
- Never open links or files from someone you just met.
- Report, then skip, if anyone pressures you — don't argue.
- Close the tab when you are done instead of leaving the session open on a shared device.
Follow-up Questions
Do I need a VPN?
Not to chat safely on Genzigs, which never shows your location to the other person. A VPN mainly helps if you are worried about your network or IP address in general.
Can screenshots be taken of my chat?
Yes. Any chat app can be screenshotted, so assume anything you type could be saved by the other person.