Mobile App Chat

Mobile Chat in OurPeople provides a streamlined communication platform based on your account permissions. People can engage in various chat types, including Topics, Group Chats, or 1-on-1 Chats. People can easily upload images from their device's camera or library, share files, and even add an element of fun with GIFs from the Giphy library.

For Steps on Creating/Joining Chat Click Here.

For Steps on Chat Settings Click Here.

Steps to Mobile Chat:

1. Tap Chat to bring up your Topics, Group Chats, or 1 on 1 Chats.

2. With Chat you can send messages, attachments, or a GIF.

3. Tapping on the Paperclip will bring up the menu, from this, you will be able to select from: Camera, Image Library, and File.

4. Tapping Camera will open your Devices Camera to upload an image.

5. Selecting from your Image library, will bring up options if you would like OurPeople to have Full Access to your photos or if you'd like to Select the Photo you want to share.

6. By Selecting File, will bring you to your File within your Device and give you a list of shareable Files to choose from.

7. Selecting the GIF Icon will change your message input into a 'Giphy' search bar. From here type in the keyword for the GIF you are looking for. Tap the 'Go' or the Magnifying Glass to pull up a GIF.

8. The GIF will appear in the Chat message but you can 'Shuffle' the GIF before you Send it. This is also where you can Cancel the GIF if you'd like to search for a different Keyword.

9. By Holding down on the message or Image, you can also bring up more options such as Reactions with Emojis, Files sent with a message, and the ability to either copy the message or Delete your message.

10. Additionally, you can directly reply to a previous Message that was sent in the Chat.

11. Once you've clicked 'Reply' it will show you who you are Replying to and which response you are responding to. Then, you type your reply and hit the send button like normal.