Add a person and open the chat
All topics · 02 · Contacts & chats · Deutsch
Where to find it
Person icon → Add Contact
To write to someone, you need their complete XMPP address. An alias is your own name for this contact. It does not change their address.
What to do
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Select the single-person icon at the top left.
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Choose “Add Contact” at the bottom of the selection window.
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If you have several accounts, first choose your own account for this contact. Then enter the address and optionally an alias.
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Choose whether to share your online status, then select “Add”.
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Select the contact in the list and choose “Start”. Before the first message, check the lock beside the message field.
See it in DinoX
Select a picture to enlarge it. The corresponding light view is below each picture.
1. Use the person icon to reach Add Contact.
In the full DinoX window — select to enlarge
The same picture in light appearance
In the full DinoX window — select to enlarge
2. Add a contact: address, alias, online status and server directory.
In the full DinoX window — select to enlarge
The same picture in light appearance
In the full DinoX window — select to enlarge
Related topics
- Find an address in a server directory
- What does a contact request mean?
- Send your first message with OMEMO
- Organise, mute and remove contacts
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Updated 24 October 2026 · DinoX 2.3.2 · The accounts shown are demo examples.