Quick Start Guide

Welcome to RustChat! This guide will get you up and running quickly.

Signing In

1. Navigate to your team's RustChat URL (e.g., https://chat.yourcompany.com)
2. Enter your email and password
3. Or use SSO if your organization has configured it

Understanding the Interface

Left Sidebar

• Teams: Switch between different teams
• Channels: Public and private channels you're a member of
• Direct Messages: 1:1 and group conversations

Center Pane

• Message History: Scroll through past messages
• Composer: Type and send messages at the bottom

Right Sidebar (RHS)

• Opens for threads, search results, and user profiles

Your First Actions

Set Your Status

Click your avatar to set your status:

• 🟢 Online
• 🟡 Away
• 🔴 Do Not Disturb
• ⚪ Offline

Join a Channel

1. Click the + next to "Channels"
2. Browse public channels
3. Click "Join" on any channel

Send Your First Message

1. Select a channel from the sidebar
2. Type in the message box at the bottom
3. Press Enter to send

Format Your Messages

Use Markdown for formatting:

**bold text**
*italic text*
`code`
> quote

Next Steps

• Learn about Channels and DMs
• Set up Notifications
• Customize your Settings

Need Help?

See the Troubleshooting section or contact your system administrator.

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For administrators: See the Admin Guide for deployment and configuration.