Frequently Asked Questions

Self2Chat is a browser service for moving text and files between devices. Temporary rooms use a 6-digit code and require no account; Self2Archive adds an optional account archive for files, notes, links, media, and code you want to keep organized.

Click "Create New Chat" on the homepage, then use the 6-digit code or QR code on your other device. Send text or files in the temporary room. If something should stay after the transfer, save it to Self2Archive.

Self2Archive is the organized side of Self2Chat. It stores files, text, links, media, and code so useful content stays searchable, previewable, and ready to send back into a temporary chat later.

Temporary chats handle quick transfer between devices. Self2Archive keeps the important things after that. You can move useful content into archive, organize it, and send it back into a fresh chat when needed.

No account is required for temporary chats. An account is required for Self2Archive, subscription limits, saved settings, and long-term storage.

Temporary chats expire after inactivity, with 30 minutes as the default. The timer in each room shows the remaining time, and rewarded ads or subscriber boosts can extend eligible rooms.

Temporary chats accept common images, audio, video, PDFs, text files, Office documents, and code files. A room starts with 50 MB of file memory and can be extended up to the service maximum; Self2Archive has separate plan-based per-file limits.

There is no hard limit on the number of devices that can connect to a single chat session. However, for optimal performance, we recommend keeping it to a reasonable number (typically under 10 devices).

To share code with syntax highlighting, wrap your code in triple backticks (```). The code will be automatically formatted with syntax highlighting based on the language detected.

```
function helloWorld() {
  console.log("Hello, World!");
}
```

Self2Chat uses HTTPS for data in transit, short room codes for temporary access, account sessions for archive pages, password hashing, CSRF protection, antivirus checks, and automated moderation. It is not end-to-end encrypted, so do not use it as the only protection for highly sensitive secrets.

Anyone who has the room code can join that temporary chat, so keep the code private. Self2Chat may process content automatically for delivery, antivirus/moderation, abuse reports, and legal requests; administrators can access data when needed for security, support, or legal handling.

When a temporary chat expires or is cleaned up, its messages and files are removed from active storage. Items you saved to Self2Archive remain in your account until you delete them or close the account.

This could happen for several reasons: The chat code might be incorrect - check for typos. The chat session may have expired due to inactivity. You might be experiencing connection issues - try refreshing the page. If problems persist, try creating a new chat session.

Upload problems are usually caused by a file being larger than the current room memory, the room reaching its 30-file or 100-message temporary limit, an unstable connection, an expired room, or a safety check blocking unsafe content. Try a smaller file, delete old items, extend memory, or create a new room.

Yes! Self2Chat is designed to work seamlessly on both desktop and mobile browsers. You don't need to install an app - just visit the website from your mobile browser to use all features.