Learn about age verification and account registration updates [here](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/33685563526683-Introducing-Age-Verification-and-Changes-to-Account-Registration). # How can we help? ## [Getting Started](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16716985124379-Getting-Started) - [What is Kik?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-16716480138907) Kik is an iOS and Android app that lets you connect with friends and groups from all around the world through messaging, chat... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/16716480138907-What-is-Kik) - [Get the Kik app](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-16716536152091) Kik is available on most iOS and Android devices. Click one of the options below to learn if Kik is supported on your device ... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/16716536152091-Get-the-Kik-app) - [Cost of the Kik app](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-16716548712603) 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 ... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/16716548712603-Cost-of-the-Kik-app) - [Using your mobile data for Kik](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-16716601920667) Kik uses your existing data plan or Wi-Fi to send and receive messages, including content messages from Kik webpages (videos,... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/16716601920667-Using-your-mobile-data-for-Kik) - [Create a new Kik account](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402351777179) Creating a new account on Kik is easy! After downloading the app, open it on your device and complete the following steps: S... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351777179-Create-a-new-Kik-account) - [Set up your Kik profile](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-18433095294619) 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... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/18433095294619-Set-up-your-Kik-profile) ## [App Features](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717022491931-App-Features) - [Kik Live](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-18435249692059) Show off your talents and connect in real-time with Kik Live! Our live streaming feature allows you to grow your fan base, co... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/18435249692059-Kik-Live) - [Kik Codes](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-16752280891547) 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... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/16752280891547-Kik-Codes) - [Meet New People](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402344411419) 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... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402344411419-Meet-New-People) - [Stickers](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-18753546382875) 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... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/18753546382875-Stickers) - [Smileys](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-18453495863195) 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... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/18453495863195-Smileys) - [Web History](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402351612699) Web History allows you to discover new webpages by sharing links with your friends through chat! Any webpage you send and th... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351612699-Web-History) ## [App Settings](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717039482651-App-Settings) - [Blurred Photos](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-19994216520347) Seeing blurry photos across the Kik app? While Kik automatically filters and blurs inappropriate content, you do have the opt... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/19994216520347-Blurred-Photos) - [Change chat bubble colors](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-18538408751515) 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... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/18538408751515-Change-chat-bubble-colors) - [Use enter as send](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402309224603) Tired of having to tap send? You can tap return or enter instead when you enable Enter Key Send. You can enable this feature ... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402309224603-Use-enter-as-send) - [Change font size on Kik](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402316704539) 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... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402316704539-Change-font-size-on-Kik) - [Update notification settings](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402316703771) If you're using a device on Android Oreo (8.x) or greater, you may need to update your system settings to receive notificatio... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402316703771-Update-notification-settings) ## [Profile Management](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717002381211-Profile-Management) - [Update your email address](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402309240219) It’s important to always have a valid email address registered to your Kik account to ensure that you are able to receive pas... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402309240219-Update-your-email-address) - [Share your Kik profile](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402351589787) 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... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402351589787-Share-your-Kik-profile) - [Change your background photo](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402309247259) Changing your background photo is easy! For iOS Open the Kik app. Tap the profile icon in the top right-hand corner. Tap A... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402309247259-Change-your-background-photo) - [Update your display name](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402316711323) Your display name is the name that appears in chats at the top of your friend's chat screen, notifications, and in your frien... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402316711323-Update-your-display-name) - [Change your profile photo](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-18538726049819) Changing your profile photo is easy! For iOS Open the Kik app. Tap the profile icon in the top right-hand corner. Tap you... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/18538726049819-Change-your-profile-photo) - [Change your password](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-18538827100443) Changing your password will depend on if you currently have access to your account or not! When changing your password, pleas... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/18538827100443-Change-your-password) ## [Using Kik](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717050270235-Using-Kik) - [Introducing Age Verification and Changes to Account Registration](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-33685563526683) As part of our ongoing efforts to keep the Kik community safe and secure, we’ve rolled out two important updates to the app. ... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/33685563526683-Introducing-Age-Verification-and-Changes-to-Account-Registration) - [Logging out of your Kik account](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-18539220229019) 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. ... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/18539220229019-Logging-out-of-your-Kik-account) - [Find the username of someone you're chatting with](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-16751933420187) You can find the username of someone you’re chatting with by following the steps below: Open the Kik app. Tap the profile ic... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/16751933420187-Find-the-username-of-someone-you-re-chatting-with) - [Find blocked usernames](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-16751976527899) To find the username of someone you’ve blocked: Open the Kik app. Tap the profile icon in the top right-hand corner. Select ... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/16751976527899-Find-blocked-usernames) - [Clear Web History](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-16751570907419) There are two ways to clear your Web History on Kik. To clear your Web History through your settings: Open the Kik app. Ta... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/16751570907419-Clear-Web-History) - [Update phone number](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-16752187788571) You can update your phone number by following the steps below: Open the Kik app. From your main chats list, tap the blue + i... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/16752187788571-Update-phone-number) ## [Safety](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/18564762540315-Safety) - [Kik Community Standards](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402358258971) Kik is about making fun, safe, and genuine connections with people from all over the world. With that mission comes a respons... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402358258971-Kik-Community-Standards) - [Kik Bot Guidelines](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-34835799386395) Bots on Kik are designed to enhance the messaging experience while ensuring a safe and positive environment for all users. Li... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/34835799386395-Kik-Bot-Guidelines) - [Digital Services Act (DSA) - Contact Information for Kik Users and Authorities](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-25635439826459) For Kik UsersIf you're a Kik user and need to report illegal content or have inquiries related to the Digital Services Act (D... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/25635439826459-Digital-Services-Act-DSA-Contact-Information-for-Kik-Users-and-Authorities) - [The dangers of using modified versions of the Kik app](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-13388329806235) Kik takes the safety of our users very seriously. However, please understand that if you choose to download any modified, thi... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/13388329806235-The-dangers-of-using-modified-versions-of-the-Kik-app) - [Know if you’ve been unblocked](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-13258076013979) There is currently no way to determine if you’ve been unblocked. To learn more about blocking tap on this article. [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/13258076013979-Know-if-you-ve-been-unblocked) - [Does Kik have a guide for Law Enforcement?](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us#article-4402394292507) Our Guide for Law Enforcement is available on our online Resource Center, and includes information about how our Trust and Sa... [Read more](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402394292507-Does-Kik-have-a-guide-for-Law-Enforcement)