Chat is a simple, powerful way for members to connect and keep conversations flowing—whether it’s one-on-one or in small groups.
Ways to Use Chat
Here are a few ways you and your members can use chat in your Mighty Network:
Quickly coordinate meetup plans for a smaller group in a group chat
Reach out directly to someone who shares a common interest or goal
Gather recommendations for books, movies, or music in a Space chat
And much more
Chat is a light, engaging way to keep your members connected and let the people magic flow in your Mighty Network.
We offer:
Private chats between two members
Group chats with up to nine members
Space chats that let members connect inside each Space
Types of Chat
Private or Group Chat
To start a chat with one or more members:
Click the chat icon in the upper right corner.
Select + to start a new chat.
Search for and select the members you want to include.
Click Start Chat.
Once a chat is created, you can’t add new members—you’ll need to start a new one.
Note: Only full members can access private and group chats.
You can also start a private chat by visiting a member’s profile and selecting Chat.
Space Chat
When Space Chat is turned on, members can chat directly inside a Space.
You’ll see Space chat notifications:
As a number indicator in the left navigation next to the Space
In your conversation list
To learn how to manage the chat messages in the conversation list, check out the article "How Do I Manage My Chat Messages?"
You can delete messages by hovering over them and selecting Delete.
Ways to Interact in Chat
Voice Notes
You can record and send voice notes (up to 10 minutes long) in any type of chat on web or mobile!
Voice Notes will be on by default in every Space and you can toggle them on or off per Space.
You will not be able to toggle them off at the Network level.
Inside of Space Admin > Features > Chat you also have the ability to choose who (in a Space) is able to create Voice Notes:
Hosts and moderators
Everyone
The media in voice notes will count towards the storage for your Mighty Network.
@ Mentions
In all types of chats, you can @ mention people by typing “@” followed by their name.
When you mention someone, they’ll receive an email, in-app, and mobile push notification.
If you mention someone who doesn’t have access to the chat, you’ll see an error message:
“This member will not be notified because they are not a member of this Chat.”
Chat Replies
Replies help keep conversations organized, easier to follow, and more fun.
You can reply in Space, private, or group chats by selecting the reply icon.
When enabled, replies trigger email and push notifications.
Chat threads also appear in your conversation list and begin with “Replies to.”
To learn more, see How Do I Manage My Chat Messages?
GIFs and Emoji Reactions
React with GIFs or emojis by simply selecting the icons!
Add Files
You can also add files locally from your computer to a chat!
Turning Chat On or Off
Private Chat Options
Network Hosts can choose to turn off private chat for all members or allow members to manage chat preferences individually.
To adjust these settings:
Go to Admin > Members > Private Chat.
From there:
Toggle off private chat to prevent members from chatting directly. (The “+” icon to start a chat will be removed, but members will still receive Space chat notifications.)
Allow members to control private chat individually by toggling the second option on.
When enabled, each member can go to Personal Settings > Chat to turn private chat on or off for themselves.
Start a Conversation (AI Feature)
Available on Courses plans and up, Start a Conversation suggests conversation starters in new chats.
When opening a direct message or group chat with someone you haven’t chatted with before, select Suggest a Conversation Starter.
You’ll see a draft message based on your profiles and shared interests—you can send it as-is, edit it, or select Try Again for a new suggestion.