# Getting Started

Install clients, sign in, and learn the interface.

# Introduction

Welcome to the first chapter of the Junovy Chat guide — your team’s hub for fast, secure collaboration. Junovy Chat is powered by Rocket.Chat and brings together channels, direct messages, threads, files, calls, and integrations in one place.

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## What you can do here

- Chat in public channels for open team discussions
- Create private groups for focused work
- Send direct messages and start threads to keep topics tidy
- Share files, snippets, links, and reactions
- Join audio/video calls and share your screen
- Search across messages and files with filters
- Tune notifications per-room so you only get what matters

## Who this guide is for

- New users getting started with Junovy Chat
- Power users who want to learn threads, search, and shortcuts
- Team owners or moderators managing channels and etiquette

## How this guide is organized

- Getting set up: clients, sign-in, a quick UI tour
- Messaging basics: channels vs DMs, replies, mentions, files
- Staying focused: notifications, search, stars and pins
- Collaboration: calls, slash commands, and keyboard shortcuts
- Preferences and privacy: profile, E2EE, and best practices

If you already have an account, jump ahead to “Sign In & Roles”.

# Sign In & Roles

## Signing in

- Open the [https://chat.junovy.com](https://chat.junovy.com) and sign it with your [Junovy user account](https://support.junovy.com/books/junovy-account/page/sign-in).
- If prompted for 2FA, enter your one‑time code from your authenticator app.
- First‑time users may be asked to set a display name and upload an avatar.

## Roles at a glance

- Member: default role; can join public channels, send messages, create DMs/threads.
- Moderator: can manage channel settings, topics, invites, and moderation tools in specific rooms.
- Owner/Admin: manages workspace‑level settings, users, and integrations (not required for daily usage).

## Profile basics

- Click your avatar → Profile to edit display name, bio, timezone, and pronouns.
- Set a status (e.g., Available, Busy, Away) to signal availability to teammates.

## Security tips

- Don’t share your 2FA codes or recovery keys.
- Log out from shared computers and enable auto‑lock on mobile.
- For confidential discussions, see “End‑to‑End Encryption (E2EE)”.

# Tour of the Interface

# Tour of the Interface

Main areas

- Left sidebar: Recent DMs, channels, and unread indicators. Use the + to create or join rooms.
- Header: Room name, topic, search, call button, and room actions (pins, members, notifications).
- Message pane: Messages, threads, files, and system notices appear here.
- Composer: Where you type, attach files, add emojis, and start threads.

Key controls

- New message: Press `N` or click the message box.
- Quick switcher: Press `Ctrl/Cmd + K` to jump to rooms or people.
- Search: Use the search box in the header for messages and files.
- Room menu: Click the room name → manage notifications, members, topic, and pins.

Personal settings

- Avatar → Preferences: themes, language, sidebar sections, and notification defaults.
- Avatar → Status: set presence and a short status message.