How to Chat with Strangers Online Safely

Protect your identity

• Keep personal details private. Don't share your full name, address, school, workplace, phone number or social media handles.
• Watch for small clues. A photo of your street, the name of a local shop or your daily routine can reveal more than you think.
• Use Funstranger's anonymity. Your partner never sees your Google name, email or photo. Don't undo that by volunteering them.

Spot scams and manipulation

• Never send money, gift cards or crypto to someone you met in a chat — no matter how convincing the story.
• Don't click unknown links. Links from strangers are a common way to spread phishing pages and malware.
• Be wary of urgency and flattery. Pressure to move to another app, share photos or "prove" something quickly is a red flag.
• Never share passwords or verification codes. No legitimate person needs them.

You're always in control

If a conversation makes you uncomfortable, you don't owe anyone an explanation. Tap Next or press Esc and you'll be matched with someone new. The other person can't follow you or find you again.

Be the stranger you'd want to meet

• Open with a friendly hello or an interesting question.
• Respect boundaries — if someone wants to leave, let them.
• Harassment, hate speech, threats and sexual content are banned by our terms of service.

How Funstranger helps

• Verified sign-in keeps bots and spam accounts out of the queue.
• No stored messages — chats are relayed live and not kept once delivered. Read our privacy policy.
• Text only, so you're never pressured to turn on a camera.
• 18+ only, so conversations stay between adults.

If you feel unsafe

End the chat immediately. If someone threatens you or you believe a person is in danger, contact your local emergency services. Talking to a trusted friend about an upsetting conversation can help too.