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<h1>💬 How to Start Private Conversations</h1>
<p>Our chat system now supports direct messaging between users! Here's how to start a private conversation:</p>
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<h3>Step 1: Join a Group Chat</h3>
<p>First, make sure you're in a group chat room where you can see other users. You'll see a list of participants on the right side of the chat.</p>
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<h3>Step 2: Find Someone to Chat With</h3>
<p>Look at the "Users" section on the right side of the group chat. You'll see all the people currently in the chat room.</p>
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<h3>Step 3: Start the Private Chat</h3>
<p><strong>Double-click on any user's name</strong> in the Users list. This will open a private message window just for you and that person.</p>
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<li>✅ Double-click = Start private chat</li>
<li>❌ Single-click = Just selects the user</li>
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<h3>Step 4: Send Your Message</h3>
<p>Once the private chat window opens, you can:</p>
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<li>Type your message in the text box</li>
<li>Press Enter or click Send</li>
<li>Your message will be sent privately to that person only</li>
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<h4>✅ System Features</h4>
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<li><strong>Real-time messaging:</strong> Messages appear instantly</li>
<li><strong>Message history:</strong> Previous conversations are saved</li>
<li><strong>Private & secure:</strong> Only you and the recipient can see the messages</li>
<li><strong>Works on any device:</strong> Desktop, tablet, or mobile</li>
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<h4>⚠️ Important Notes</h4>
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<li>You cannot start a private chat with yourself</li>
<li>Both users need to be logged in for real-time messaging</li>
<li>If someone is offline, they'll see your message when they return</li>
<li>Private messages are separate from group chat messages</li>
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<h3>🔧 Troubleshooting</h3>
<p>If private messaging isn't working:</p>
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<li>Make sure you're logged in properly</li>
<li>Try refreshing the page</li>
<li>Check that the other person is also logged in</li>
<li>If switching between localhost and network IP, visit <code>/clear-auth.html</code> to clear cookies</li>
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<h3>🌐 Network Access</h3>
<p>The chat works on both:</p>
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<li><strong>localhost:3000</strong> - Only on this computer</li>
<li><strong>Your network IP</strong> - Accessible from other devices on the same network</li>
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