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Getting Started2 min read

How to Send a Message

Learn how to send messages, photos, videos, and attachments using Beam on Android, iOS, and web

ByBeam Team
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How to Send a Message

Android/iOS

  1. In Beam tap plus icon to start a chat.

  2. Select a contact from your list, search by name, username or email.

  3. Tap into the text field and type your message. To send, tap send icon.

  4. Tap on microphone icon to record and send a voice message.

  5. Tap on camera icon to:

    camera icon Take picture: Take a photo with your device and send it.

    video icon Record Video: Record a video with your device and send it.

    gallery icon Photo & Video Library: Select a photo or video from your gallery and send it.

    attachment icon Attachment: Select a file from your Files and send it.

  6. To send, tap send icon.

Web version

  1. In Beam tap compose icon to start a conversation.
  2. Select a contact from your list, search by name, username or email.
  3. Tap into the text field and type your message. To send, tap send icon.
  4. Tap on attachment icon to add an attachment.
  5. Tap on menu icon and microphone icon to record and send a voice message.
  6. Tap on menu icon and poll icon to start a poll.
  7. To send, tap send icon.

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