A random video chat is a conversation with a person you know nothing about, who knows nothing about you. A little courtesy goes a long way — and it makes it more likely you will have a good chat rather than a string of instant skips.
Before you start
- Light your face. Sit facing a window or a lamp, not with a bright light behind you.
- Check your background. Tidy is nice; private is essential. Remove anything that shows your address, school or workplace.
- Use earphones if others are around, so you do not broadcast the other person's voice to the room.
- Dress as you would in public. StrangerFun is not for sexual content, and nudity gets accounts banned.
The first few seconds
- Say hello. A smile and "Hi, where are you from?" works better than silence.
- Give the other person a moment. Many people need a few seconds to settle in.
- If you are not comfortable on camera yet, say so in text or keep your camera off — that is allowed.
During the chat
- Listen as much as you talk. Ask questions, and actually follow up on the answers.
- Respect "no". If someone does not want to answer a question, turn on the camera, or continue, move on.
- Keep it legal and kind. No hate, threats, or pressure. See the Community Guidelines.
- Never record the other person without their clear permission. Recording and sharing someone's video can be a crime.
Leaving politely
You can leave whenever you like. If the chat was fine, a quick "Nice talking to you, bye!" before pressing Next is a kindness. If it was not fine, just leave — and use Report or Block if someone behaved badly. Our guide on how to report and block explains both.
If you see something you should not
End the chat and report it. If you are shown sexual content involving anyone who looks under 18, report it in the app and email [email protected] — see our Child Safety Standards.