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Kik is an iOS and Android app that lets you connect with friends and groups from all around the world through messaging, chat...

Kik is available on most iOS and Android devices. Click one of the options below to learn if Kik is supported on your device ...

The Kik app is free to download and Kik will never ask you for money or for any payment methods. If there's someone claiming ...

Kik uses your existing data plan or Wi-Fi to send and receive messages, including content messages from Kik webpages (videos,...

Creating a new account on Kik is easy! After downloading the app, open it on your device and complete the following steps: S...

Now that you’ve registered for a new Kik account, it’s time to add personality by setting up your profile.  Add a profile pho...

Show off your talents and connect in real-time with Kik Live! Our live streaming feature allows you to grow your fan base, co...

Kik Codes are a quick and easy way to add friends and join groups on Kik.  Kik Codes can also help you access fun or useful s...

If you are an Android user on the Kik app, our Meet New People feature is a great way to make new friends! It offers an insta...

Add some personality to your chat with the help of Stickers! On Kik, you can create your very own Sticker pack when you get S...

Don’t have the words to convey how you feel? Use a Smiley instead! Get Smileys from our Smiley Shop to add to your collection...

Web History allows you to discover new webpages by sharing links with your friends through chat!  Any webpage you send and th...

Seeing blurry photos across the Kik app? While Kik automatically filters and blurs inappropriate content, you do have the opt...

You can change your chat bubble color at any time by following these steps: Open the Kik app. Tap the profile icon in the to...

Tired of having to tap send? You can tap return or enter instead when you enable Enter Key Send. You can enable this feature ...

There is currently no setting that allows you to change or enlarge the font size from the Kik app. We're always looking for w...

If you're using a device on Android Oreo (8.x) or greater, you may need to update your system settings to receive notificatio...

It’s important to always have a valid email address registered to your Kik account to ensure that you are able to receive pas...

To connect with other Kik users share your profile by sharing your Kik Code in just a few simple steps. Here’s how: Open the...

Changing your background photo is easy!   For iOS Open the Kik app. Tap the profile icon in the top right-hand corner. Tap A...

Your display name is the name that appears in chats at the top of your friend's chat screen, notifications, and in your frien...

Changing your profile photo is easy!    For iOS Open the Kik app. Tap the profile icon in the top right-hand corner. Tap you...

Changing your password will depend on if you currently have access to your account or not! When changing your password, pleas...

You can log out of your account in a few simple steps: Open the Kik app. Tap the profile icon in the top right-hand corner. ...

You can find the username of someone you’re chatting with by following the steps below: Open the Kik app. Tap the profile ic...

To find the username of someone you’ve blocked: Open the Kik app. Tap the profile icon in the top right-hand corner. Select ...

There are two ways to clear your Web History on Kik.   To clear your Web History through your settings: Open the Kik app. Ta...

You can update your phone number by following the steps below: Open the Kik app. From your main chats list, tap the blue + i...

To see your Kik Code: Open the Kik app. From your main chat list, tap the blue + icon. Select Scan a Kik Code. Switch the to...

There are two ways to join another Kik user’s live stream.  To access a live stream from the Live tab, log into your account ...

To start live streaming from your Kik account, follow these steps: Tap on the Live tab at the bottom of your screen. Tap on ...

When you receive Diamonds through gifts, your Diamonds can be converted into credit used to purchase more gifts or a Cash Rew...

In order to view and access the Live Stream feature, please follow the instructions below:   When you open the Kik app after...

If you require technical assistance or have questions regarding our live stream feature, please contact our Live Support team...

Currently, there’s no way to update your date of birth once your Kik account has been created. If your Kik Live profile displ...

If you have friends that you'd like to chat with on Kik but they don't have an account yet, you can invite them to join via t...

The easiest way to find your friends on Kik is by syncing your phone contacts. Then, once you sync phone contacts, you will b...

At any time, you have the option to stop syncing your phone contacts on the Kik app. To do so, follow these instructions:   ...

Privacy is important to us here at Kik and we do our best to make sure our users have a safe experience.  Because of this, we...

Unfortunately, there is currently no way to restore contacts that have been deleted or removed.  However, if you remember the...

As a security measure, when you log out of your account, your chat messages are automatically cleared. Once you log in again,...

There are several reasons why your message could be stuck on S: The person you're messaging isn’t connected to Kik (their ph...

To see what time a message was sent in the Kik app: Open the Kik app. Select a chat you would like to view from your chat li...

The little letters beside your messages are what we call read receipts, which indicate the status of your sent message. If...

Kik does not include EXIF data for images sent on the app.  However, for Android users, please be aware that information can ...

On Kik, you have the option to delete individual messages or entire chats.   To delete an individual message: Open the Kik a...

On Kik, you have the option to create a Public Group or a private group with just a few easy steps:   To create a Private Gro...

Joining a group chat on Kik is easy! You can join a group chat by scanning a group’s Kik Code, tapping a group link, being ad...

If another Kik user can join your group without scanning the group’s Kik Code, being invited or tapping the group’s direct li...

You can see all of your group information in the Group Info Screen.   To get there follow these instructions: Open the Kik...

To hide your username in a group, follow these steps: Open the Kik app. Select the group chat where you would like to hide...

Your group’s photo can be changed at any time by following these steps: Open the Kik app. Select the group chat from your ...

Unfortunately there is currently no way to convert a Public Group into a Private Group. Your best bet would be to create a ne...

Group Owners and Group Admins have different capabilities within groups on the Kik app.   Group Owners can: Promote someone ...

You can identify the Group Owner and Group Admins by the badges displayed on their profile photos.  Group Owners will have a ...

Once a Private or Public Group has been created you will not be able to delete it. You do, however, have the option to leave ...

At any time, feel free to update the name of your group by following these steps: Open the Kik app. Select the group chat ...

You can promote someone to Group Admin in just a few simple steps: Open the Kik app. Select the group chat from your chat ...

If you are the Owner or Admin of a group and find that group members change the group theme too frequently, you can lock the ...

Chat themes allow you to customize chats to your preferences.   For Android users, set the chat theme by: Opening the Kik ...

When managing Stickers, you can rearrange your Sticker pack order, remove Sticker packs from your account, and restore remove...

Keep your chats fresh by always having the latest stickers from Kik’s Sticker Shop!   To access the Sticker Shop follow these...

Want to add some color and personality to your chats? Stickers are here to help!   To send Stickers to your friends with the ...

You can get themed smileys from the Smiley Shop or as gifts from your friends.   To open the Smiley Shop from a chat follow t...

You can send a Smiley from either your Smiley tab or from your Locker!   To send a Smiley from the Smiley tab: Open the Ki...

Feeling generous? Gift your Smileys to your friends by opening your Locker to get started.   Here’s how to gift a Smiley from...

If you're still having trouble logging in after receiving the success message for a password reset, you may have reset the pa...

Not getting notifications when you should be? Here are a few things you can try to get your Kik notifications working again: ...

As a security measure to protect your privacy, the following actions will result in your chat history being cleared from your...

Here's how to change your profile photo and how to change your background photo.   Still having issues? Try the troubleshooti...

Notice that your profile photo has been removed? Kik removes profile photos that violate our Community Standards.  Please rev...

If you have access to your Kik account, your username is visible in your profile screen. Here’s how to find it: Open the K...

In an effort to fight spam on the Kik app, we've added a Verification Check that may involve solving a CAPTCHA challenge. We ...

We want to get you registered and chatting on Kik ASAP! There could be a few reasons why you can't register an account.   You...

If you're trying to register for a new account and you're getting the message "Kik is for adults", you may not be old enough ...

If you're getting this error message when logging into your Kik account, here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow: ...

There are a couple of reasons why you may not be able to open, view or save photos or videos you receive: Your friend's co...

If you're experiencing connection issues while using the Kik app, here's a few things you can try: Toggle your connections...

To ensure that you have a safe user experience on the Kik app, we advise against the use of any illegitimate or unofficial bo...

Kik takes the safety of our users very seriously. However, please understand that if you choose to download any modified, thi...

There is currently no way to determine if you’ve been unblocked. To learn more about blocking tap on this article.

Kik is free to download and free to use. When you download or use Kik, data fees may be charged by your Internet access or wi...

Yes! Kik is for anyone over the age of 13, who uses a smartphone. It’s the smartphone messenger that lets you connect with yo...

Kik takes reports of impersonation very seriously. When our team is notified that an account is using another individual’s pi...