ChatWing | FAQs

FAQs

Adding ChatWing To Your Website

How do I add ChatWing to my website?

To get started, Register a new account. Once you have created your ChatWing account, you will be able to customize your chatbox. Once you have done this, you will be given html code that you must embed on your website. You also can create and use a Custom URL link like: chatwing.com/MyGroup . Or a Popout Chat button like “Chat Now”.

Can I change the text color and size?

Yes, everything is customizable, login and check it out

Can I change the background color?

Yes, you can use many of our existing designs or your own image.

Features

Does the chat application filter profanity?

You can create your own custom word filters for individual chats.

Does the chat application have any protection against spam?

Yes, we offer a system for chatbox admins to ban any spammers via IP address or Facebook or Twitter account. You can also add moderators and give them certain levels of access.

How can users sign in to the chat? Do users need to register?

Users do not need to register to join the chat. Users can sign in with Twitter, Facebook or as Guest. Guests can choose their name and avatar. You have the ability to choose which login options to offer such as only Facebook.

How many simultaneous chatters can Chatwing hold?

7000+

Does the chat application have any protection against spam or problematic users?

Yes, you can login to your chatbox as admin and have the option to Ban individual users by clicking the "B" next to the problem guy message. You can also ban users via their Facebook or Twitter accounts and unban them from your Blacklist inside your dashboard.

Can I play music inside Chatwing?

Yes, we support MP3 URLs and adding more formats soon.

Can I upload an image as a background for my Chat?

Yes, but you have to upload it to a third party service and use the direct link.

Can I get my own chat URL Link like Chatwing.com/MyGroup?

Yes, you can get any custom link for each chat.

Is Chatwing secure?

Yes, you can enable SSL. However, you need to become a premium user in order to use this feature

Will Chatwing work on my Mobile device?

Yes, Chatwing is Android, Apple IOS, and Windows friendly.

What is Chatwing Network?

ChatWing Network allows your individual chat to become part of a "network" of other chatrooms together so everyone's users can communicate.

Why should I join a ChatWing Network?

Many websites do not have enough constant chatters to keep their Chatwing chat room active, by joining forces with other websites you will provide an active chat to your visitors.

Will I be able to delete messages in a network?

Yes, you can contact us and request to be a moderator of the chat network you are part of and then you will have these controls.

Am I able to ban and block other users chatting in the network?

Yes, you can contact us and request to be a moderator of the chat network you are part of and then you will have these controls.

How do i become a Moderator of the chat network I am part of?

Contact Chatwing direct with your chatbox url and the network you are part of and we will activate moderation controls.

Will my users know that this is part of a chat network?

No, users will simply have the ability to talk with more live chatters.

Can I leave the network I joined?

Yes, at any time you can login to your dashboard and click "Leave" then your chat will only have chatters from your website.

Can I rejoin a network that I have left?

Yes, any time just login to your dashboard and click "Join" the network you want to be part of.

Can I request you create a Chatwing Network around a new subject or for a specific language?

Yes, please contact us and let us know what topic network you would like.

Can I gather other websites based around a topic so we can all join together?

Sure, just let us know which subject network you would like to launch and we will prepare it for you.

Can I customize the look and feel of my Chatwing network chat widget?

Absolutely, you still have all the same customization options and features available.

Admin Controls

Can I delete chat messages?

Yes, you can login to the chatbox as admin and live delete individual messages by clicking the trash icon.

Can I Turn Off my chatbox?

Yes, you can do it when customizing your chatbox

Can I delete all messages or the entire chat conversation?

Yes, you can do it in your admin panel

Can I unban users if they bow?

Yes, you can unblock anyone via your dashboard.

Can I limit the login options to only Facebook or Twitter?

Yes, you can choose any combination of Facebook, Twitter and guest.

ChatWing Premium Version (Paid Version)

How much does Chatwing cost?

It’s free for starting. Please contact us if you need anything beyong the basic features.

Does Chatwing offer a white labeled version?

Yes, we are very flexible and able to work with any company, please contact us and let us know exactly what you need

Can I get a Chatwing without both the Chatwing logo and/or the "Get your own chat" link?

Yes, we offer a custom theme with this option.

Can I put my own site or company logo into my Chatbox?

Yes, with premium users, you can send us your logo and we will add it to the custom theme

We are a non-profit organization or charity can you help?

Sure, Chatwing supports you people and is willing to provide custom services to non-profit organizations.

Blogging and Website Platform Implementations

Will ChatWing work on my website?

Basically, ChatWing will work on any website that supports iframe. ChatWing does not require Flash to be installed in order to function correctly

What are the current known supported platforms?

Chatwing supports over 100+ known platforms some of them include, Wordpress, Facebook, Tumblr, Blogger, Blogspot, TypePad, LiveJournal, Wix, Weebly, WetPaint, ESPN Fantasy Sports League Sites, Bligoo, WebNode, Lefora, Jimdo and many more.