The instant message or 'IM' window


This is the new IM (instant message) window as seen by a subscribed user

In this window you can hold private conversations with anyone on Paltalk.

To start an Instant Message session right click on any name you see on your 'pal list' or in a chat room participant list, then select 'IM' or Instant Message.

While chatting to someone you can view their information and photo by clicking the 'Pal Info' button.  You can also use the 'actions' menu to access this feature.

Press the 'Add Pal' button if this is a first time chat and you want to make this person a permanent pal.  Once a person is added to your 'pal list' you can message them at any time, even if they are offline.  Offline messages will be waiting for them when they log on.

If someone becomes bothersome or you never want to talk to them again, you can 'Block User' from the 'actions' menu.

You can share files with anyone anywhere.  To start a file transfer press the 'Send File' button.

When the typed word is just not enough, press the 'Video Voice' button to instantly create a private chat room for you and your pal.  Speak, type, view each other's web cams, and transfer files all at the same time in the privacy of an invisible room.  You may even invite others to your private room once it's open.


window as seen by a subscribed user with toolbars turned off
use the actions menu instead of the icons to perform all functions

see IM window menus
see IM window icons and buttons

see IM window
see sending messages
see sending files

see create an instant room