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Getting Started

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

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

• Cost of the Kik app
  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...

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

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

• Set up your Kik profile
  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...

App Features

• Kik Live 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
  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...

• Meet New People
  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...

• Stickers
  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...

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

Profile Management

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

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

• Change your background photo
  Changing your background photo is easy!

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

Account Issues

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

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

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

Safety

• Kik Community Standards Kik is about making fun, safe, and genuine connections with people from all over the world. With that mission comes a respons...

• Kik Bot Guidelines
  Bots on Kik are designed to enhance the messaging experience while ensuring a safe and positive environment for all users. Li...

• The dangers of using modified versions of the Kik app
  Kik takes the safety of our users very seriously. However, please understand that if you choose to download any modified, thi...