Guides for Talking to Strangers Online

How to break the ice on camera, which random chat sites are worth your evening, and the habits that keep it fun. Written by the people who build SpinMeet.

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Seven sites like Chatroulette, who each one suits, and the honest catch.

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How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger (On Camera)

What to say in the first ten seconds of a random chat, and how to keep it going.

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First time on a random chat? The guide on how to start a conversation with a stranger is the most useful ten minutes you can spend before your first spin, and how SpinMeet works covers the buttons.

Coming from another site? Chatroulette alternatives is the wide comparison, and the Chatspin piece is for people who hit a filter paywall. Ready to try it yourself? Video chat with strangers is where most people begin.