Set up and customize kChat

This guide details the different elements that can be customized in kChat to best suit your usage preferences.

Change the Language of the kChat Interface

kChat is displayed in the language chosen for the Manager, and just like your avatar/profile picture, these settings are managed within the Infomaniak profile.

Customize the General Display of kChat

To access kChat settings:

1. Log in to kChat (kchat.infomaniak.com) from a web browser like Brave or Edge
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the interface
   

You can choose:

• display density and optional color display in compact density
• displaying previews in your conversations or not
• the width of a channel
• the starting position when you return to an unread channel
• the number of personal messages to display

The Notifications tab allows you to customize kChat notifications:

To switch between light or dark themes:

1. Log in to kChat (kchat.infomaniak.com) from a web browser like Brave or Edge
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the interface
3. Click on General in the left sidebar menu
   

Customize a Discussion, Channel, etc.

Next to each item on the left sidebar is an action menu that allows you to set the sorting order (alphabetical, by recent activity, manual).

Set a Status

To enhance your profile and its display in discussions, you can set a status as text and/or emoji, with an optional expiration date:

1. Click on your avatar or initials in the top right corner of the interface
2. Click on Set a custom status
3. Enter a custom status or choose one from the suggestions
4. Enter an expiration date if necessary
5. Click on the smiley icon if you want to choose an emoji to accompany your name
6. Confirm with the Set status button

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

To navigate more quickly in kChat, there are keyboard shortcuts:

1. Log in to kChat (kchat.infomaniak.com) from a web browser like Brave or Edge
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the interface
3. In the Shortcuts tab, you'll find a list of available keyboard shortcuts
   

Resolve a Display Zoom Issue

To zoom in or out if the display has become illegible, use the following keyboard shortcuts:

• As in a browser, CTRL/CMD and - to zoom out
• CTRL/CMD and + to zoom in
• CTRL/CMD and 0 to reset to default size

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