Away Message

What is this?

Away Message is an instant messenger inspired by the golden age of the internet. Pick a screen name, sign on, and start chatting. No account needed. No data collected. Just vibes and nostalgia.

Features

• Instant messaging — send IMs to anyone who's online
• Chat rooms — hang out in public rooms or create your own
• Away messages — let people know you're brb
• Profiles — set up your bio, location, interests, and a quote
• Buddy list — see who's online in real time

Privacy

Messages are ephemeral — they exist only while you're connected. Once you sign off, your conversations are gone. Profiles are the only thing that persists, and even those are just a screen name and a few fields.

Claiming Your Username

Screen names are first-come, first-served by default. But if you want to keep your name, you can claim it with your email address.

• Claimed usernames require email verification
• Your username stays yours as long as you're active
• After 90 days of inactivity, claimed usernames become available again
• You can always use a throwaway name without claiming