Why can't I chat in the game? Why is chat turned off on the server?

The in-game chat might be disabled.

To enable it:

• Join any server

• Tap the Menu icon in the top-right corner

• Locate the Chat icon above the Player List in the top right

• Tap the icon to activate chat. Tap again to deactivate

This setting can only be changed while on a server — it's not available from the Lobby. It's saved on your device, so it applies to every server, but it resets if you reinstall the game.

If the chat box is gone completely. It may have been hidden in the button layout editor. In the Lobby, open Settings → Controls & HUD → Control Buttons → Edit and tap DEFAULT to bring it back — note that this resets your whole button layout.

Modes without chat. There's no chat in the Sandbox or during DeathMatch rounds.

If chat is on but your messages don't go through:

• Messages with emoji or special symbols aren't sent. Use plain text.

• Long messages are cut to 64 characters.

• Sending messages too fast can get you kicked from the server.

• If a moderator has muted you, other players won't see your messages.