Meeting someone new on camera should feel good, not risky. EmeraldChat is built around a few simple protections, and there are things you can do to stay safe too. Here's how it works.
Every call has a Report button. One tap disconnects you immediately and sends the account to our moderation team, who review reports around the clock. If someone crosses a line, reporting is always the right move — you never have to stay in a conversation that makes you uncomfortable.
Blocking goes a step further: a blocked person won't be matched with you again. Between one-tap leaving, reporting, and blocking, you're always in control of who you talk to.
Keeping every call private and one-on-one removes a whole category of problems on its own. There's no public room, so there's no audience for anyone to perform to, and no stranger can silently join a call you're on. It's just the two of you — which is a fundamentally different trust model than an open room.
EmeraldChat is strictly for adults 18 and over, and explicit content, harassment, and recording other users are against the rules and enforced by moderation. For exactly what information we collect and how it's handled, see our Privacy Policy.
Never share your full name, address, workplace, school, or financial information with someone you've just met — no matter how the conversation is going.
Be very wary of anyone who asks you to move to another app, send money, or buy them something. It's the most common scam pattern online.
If a call feels off, you don't owe anyone an explanation. Tap Next or End — there's no penalty for leaving, ever.
Reporting takes one tap and helps protect everyone. When in doubt, report — our team would rather review a call than miss a problem.
If you register, use a strong, unique password you don't reuse elsewhere, and don't share login details with anyone.
Check what's visible behind you before a call — mail, documents, or anything that reveals where you live.
Questions about using EmeraldChat? The Help Center covers camera permissions, coins, and reporting, and the Community Guidelines spell out what's and isn't allowed.