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# Getting Started with Jama
# Getting Started with JAMA
Welcome to **Jama** — your private, self-hosted team messaging app.
Welcome to **JAMA** — your private, self-hosted team messaging app.
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## Navigating Jama
## Navigating JAMA
### PRIVACY ASSURED
The only people that can read your direct messages (person 2 person or group) are the members of the message group. No one else, including admins, know which message groups exist or which you are part of, unless an they are a member of a given group that you are.
Every user can, at minimum, read all public messages.
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### Message List (Left Sidebar)
The sidebar shows all your message groups and direct conversations. Tap or click any group to open it.
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- **Shift + Enter** adds a new line without sending
- Tap the **+** button to attach a photo or emoji
- Use the **camera** icon to take a photo directly (mobile)
- Use the **camera** icon to take a photo directly (mobile only)
### Mentioning Someone
Type **@** followed by the person's name to mention them. Select from the dropdown that appears. Mentioned users receive a notification.
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## Direct Messages
To start a private conversation with one person:
Two ways to start a private conversation with one person:
1. Click the **pencil / new chat** icon in the sidebar
1. Click the **New Chat** icon in the sidebar
2. Select one user from the list
3. Click **Start Conversation**
4. Click the users avatar in a message to bring up the profile
5. Click **Direct Message**
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To create a group conversation:
1. Click the **pencil / new chat** icon
2. Select two or more users
3. Enter a **Group Name**
1. Click the **new chat** icon
2. Select two or more users from the
3. Enter a **Message Name**
4. Click **Create**
> If a group with the exact same members already exists, you will be redirected to it automatically.
> If a group with the exact same members already exists, you will be redirected to it automatically to help avoid duplication.
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Click your name or avatar at the bottom of the sidebar to:
- Update your **display name** (shown to others instead of your username)
- Update your **display name** (displayed in message windows)
- Add an **about me** note
- Upload a **profile photo**
- Change your **password**
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You can set a personal display name for any group that only you will see:
1. Open the group
2. Click the ** info** icon in the top bar
1. Open the message
2. Click the **message info** icon in the top right
3. Enter your custom name under **Your custom name**
4. Click **Save**
Other members still see the original group name.
Other members still see the original group name, unless they change to customised name.
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Admins can access **Settings** from the user menu to configure:
- App name and logo
- Default user password
- Branding a new app name and logo
- Set new user password
- Notification preferences
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- 🌙 Toggle **dark mode** from the user menu
- 🔔 Enable **push notifications** when prompted to receive alerts when the app is closed
- 📱 Install Jama as a **PWA** on your device — tap *Add to Home Screen* in your browser menu for an app-like experience
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*This help file can be updated by your administrator at any time.*
- 📱 Install JAMA as a **PWA** on your device — tap *Add to Home Screen* in your browser menu for an app-like experience