The Complete Guide to Safe Video Chatting

The basics

Video chatting with strangers can be fun, but you gotta be smart about it. Here's what you need to know.

1. Protect your info

Never share your:

• Full name
• Address or location
• Phone number
• Social media handles
• Workplace/school

Use a nickname. That's what the name field is for.

2. Watch your background

Before you start, check what's behind you. Personal photos, mail, anything with your address - move it.

3. Trust your gut

Someone making you uncomfortable? Skip. It's that simple. You don't owe anyone a conversation.

4. Don't click random links

If someone sends you a link in chat, don't click it. Ever. Just don't.

5. Know when to leave

If things get weird, just close the tab. You can always come back later.

Bottom line

Common sense goes a long way. Be friendly but smart. Pomegle is meant to be fun - keep it that way.