Quick Start

Last updated September 20, 2026

1. Sign in

1. Go to chat.dogegage.xyz and click Get Started
2. Scan the QR code with your phone and approve the sign-in
3. Pick a username (6+ characters)
4. Confirm you are 13 or older

2. Add a friend

1. Open Friends and go to the Add tab
2. Search their @username, enter a 6-digit share code they gave you, or check Nearby
3. Send the request and wait for them to accept

3. Start chatting

Click a friend to open the chat, type, and hit Enter. The message is encrypted on your device before it is sent.

Tips

• Enter sends, Shift + Enter adds a new line
• You can change your username once every 30 days
• If a message shows as unable to decrypt, the sender reset their keys — new messages will work fine