Welcome to RustChat! This guide helps you get started and make the most of RustChat's features.
- New to RustChat? See our Quick Start Guide
- Need help with a specific feature? Browse the sections below
- Sign in and account setup
- Understanding the UI layout
- Connection status and disconnection handling
- Status indicators and presence
- Basic navigation
- Sending and editing messages
- Markdown formatting
- Mentions and notifications
- Threads
- Emoji reactions
- File uploads
- Public vs private channels
- Creating and joining channels
- Direct messages and group chats
- Searching messages and files
- Filter syntax
- Pinned messages
- Desktop notifications
- Email notifications
- Per-channel muting
- Notification preferences
- Profile information
- Theme and appearance
- Language and timezone
- Keyboard shortcuts
See the Troubleshooting section for solutions to common issues.
For administrators: See the Admin Guide for deployment and configuration.