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xat is restricting images that can be used on profiles and groups. '''We will only be allowing Photobucket, Tinypic, Imageshack, Imgur and Uploads.im links.''' This is to restrict inappropriate material and speed up removal.
To use your own images on xat, you will need to upload to a trusted host. Once uploaded, you will need to use the Direct Link in order for the image to appear on your profile, or as your avatar.


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Flash files (SWF) will now only be allowed from certain sites.
xat has restricted the different image hosting sites that it allows. This is done to restrict inappropriate material. As of now, the only image hosting sites that are allowed are '''Photobucket, Imageshack, Imgur, Cubeupload, Postimage, and Uploads.im'''.  
 
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If you are having trouble editing your page and need a domain un-blocked, please open a ticket at [http://xat.com/ticket xat.com/ticket]. Unblocking your domain is only available to paid users at this time.  


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Major domain unblocks can be requested at [http://xat.com/support xat.com/support].
If you want to request for another image host to be unblocked, you may do so by opening a ticket under the department of "Domain Unblock" at <tvar|link1>[http://xat.com/ticket xat.com/ticket]. </>


=== Uploading Images === <!--T:10-->
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'''Note:''' You must be a paid user to open a ticket under this topic.


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== Image Host Providers == <!--T:12-->
To use your own images on xat, you will need to upload to a trusted host (list of trusted providers included in ‘Image Host Providers’). Once uploaded, you will need to use the ‘Direct Link’ on the provider’s Embed page and proceed to use the link on xat.
 
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Below is a list of xat’s trusted image providers. Please make sure that you read and follow xat’s and the image provider’s Terms of Service before uploading any type of images to the hosts.
Below is a list of xat’s trusted image providers. Please make sure that you read and follow xat’s and the image provider’s Terms of Service before uploading any type of images to the hosts.
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<tvar|link3>[http://photobucket.com Photobucket]: </> No size limit (but can compress large images) / Photobucket requires a registered account to upload any type of images.
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<tvar|link5>[http://imageshack.us Imageshack]: </> Requires a '''paid''' subscription and a registered account to upload images / ''File size limit based on subscription purchased''.
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<tvar|link2>[http://imgur.com Imgur]: </> Non-animated: ''1MB'' upload limit if uploading without an account, ''5MB'' upload limit if uploading with an account (If uploaded above the limit, the image will be compressed) Animated Images: ''200MB'' upload limit. '''Note: imgur no longer appears on xat.me profiles. '''


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<tvar|link1>[http://cubeupload.com Cubeupload] -</> ''5MB'' upload limit / Does '''not''' require a registered account
<tvar|link1>[http://cubeupload.com Cubeupload]: </> ''5MB'' upload limit / '''Requires''' a registered account.
 
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<tvar|link7>[https://postimage.io Postimage]: </> You can upload unlimited images. Registration or login is '''not''' required to upload images.
 
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<tvar|link6>[http://uploads.im Uploads.im]: </> ''10MB'' upload limit / Does '''not''' require a registered account to upload images.


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== Uploading Images == <!--T:10-->
<tvar|link2>[http://imgur.com Imgur] -</> Non-animated: ''1MB'' upload limit if uploading without an account, ''5MB'' upload limit if uploading with an account (If uploaded above the limit, the image will be compressed) Animated Images: ''200MB'' upload limit
 
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Listed below are instructions on how to upload images to different websites.


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<tvar|link3>[http://photobucket.com Photobucket] -</> No size limit (but can compress large images) / Photobucket requires a registered account to upload any type of images
'''Note: If you are using a .GIF animated avatar, make sure you use the [http://web.xat.com/web_gear/chat/ConvertAnimation.php xat Animated Strip Converter].'''


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=== Uploading to Photobucket === <!--T:24-->
<tvar|link4>[http://tinypic.com Tinypic] -</> Images ''larger than 1600px will be compressed'' / Requires solving a CAPTCHA to upload images / Does not require an account to upload images


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<tvar|link5>[http://imageshack.us Imageshack] -</> '''Requires''' a '''paid''' subscription and a registered account to upload images / ''File size limit based on subscription purchased''


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<tvar|link6>[http://uploads.im Uploads.im] -</> ''10MB'' upload limit / Does '''not''' require a registered account to upload images
Upload by going to <tvar|link1>[http://photobucket.com Photobucket]. </> Sign up for an account with the “Sign up” button on the page. Once registered, proceed to click the blue “Upload” button in the top left corner.


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=== Uploading to Imageshack === <!--T:29-->


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Uploading to Cubeupload is simple. Go to [http://cubeupload.com Cubeupload] and click the, “Select Images,” button. Select the image you want to upload and click on “Select,” wait for the image to upload and copy the first link below the image preview.
To upload to <tvar|link1>[http://imageshack.us ImageShack],</> sign-up for a subscription plan or a free trial and click “Upload” in the top left corner of the page.


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Upload to [http://imgur Imgur]by going to the website and clicking the blue, “Upload Images,” button on the top left corner. You can either upload from your computer, upload from an Image URL, drag-and-drop the image, or paste the image by using CTRL + C and CTRL + V.
Upload to <tvar|link1>[http://imgur.com Imgur] </> by going to the website and clicking the “New post” and then “Upload images”. You can either upload from your computer, upload from an Image URL, drag-and-drop the image, or paste the image by using CTRL + C and CTRL + V. Click on the uploaded image to get the direct link at the top right corner of the image.


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=== Uploading to Cubeupload === <!--T:20-->


Upload by going to [http://photobucket.com Photobucket]. Sign up for an account with the “Sign up” button on the page. Once registered, proceed to click the blue, “Upload,” button on the top left corner.
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Uploading to Cubeupload is simple. Go to <tvar|link1>[http://cubeupload.com Cubeupload] </> and click the “Select Images” button. Select the image you want to upload and click on “Select”. Then, wait for the image to upload and copy the first link below the image preview.
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Upload to [http://imgur.com Tinypic] by choosing the file with, “Select File,” and uploading by clicking the green, “Upload Now,” button.


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'''Note: You will have to solve a CAPTCHA for the image to upload. Please ensure ad-blockers or applications that might block scripts do not block the CAPTCHA.'''
To upload to <tvar|link1>[https://postimage.io Postimage], </> click “Upload” and the “Choose images” button on the webpage, and then select the file that you want to upload.


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=== Uploading to Uploads.im === <!--T:31-->
'''Note: TinyPic reserves the right to remove images that have not been viewed in 90+ days.'''


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To upload to <tvar|link1>[http://uploads.im Uploads.im], </> select the file you want to upload on the webpage, and click the green “Upload” button.


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== xat Avatars == <!--T:43-->
To upload to [http://imageshack.us ImageShack], sign-up for a subscription plan or a free trial and click, “Upload,” on the top left corner of the page.


=== Uploading to Uploads.im === <!--T:31-->
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To upload to [http://uploads.im Uploads.im], select the file you want to upload on the webpage, and click the green, “Upload,” button.
xat has a list of 1758 pictures that you can use as an avatar. You can find the complete list on the [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Default avatars</>|default avatars]] article.  


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You may also individually see them on <nowiki>http://www.xat.com/web_gear/chat/av/?.png</nowiki> where ''?'' is a number between 1 and 1758, e.g. <tvar|link1>[http://www.xat.com/web_gear/chat/av/1.png Avatar 1]. </>


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=== Using a Direct Link as a xat Avatar  === <!--T:33-->
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To use a Direct Link as a xat avatar, copy the direct link and paste it into the avatar box of your player card. Screenshot on the right will show you which field to use.
To use a Direct Link as a xat avatar, copy the direct link and paste it into the avatar box.


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== Uploading an image as a chat background  == <!--T:37-->
'''Note: If you are using a .GIF animated avatar, make sure you use the [http://web.xat.com/web_gear/chat/ConvertAnimation.php xat Animated Strip Converter]'''


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To edit your inner background, go to your chat, click "Edit your chat" and then "Change Background". Then, paste the Direct Link of the inner background into the "Background" box and press OK.


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To edit the outer background, click "Edit" at the bottom right corner of the chat page. Enter your chat's password and click "Submit". Then, paste the Direct Link into the "Background" box, scroll down and press the "Save changes" button.


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Inner Background:
To edit your inner background you will need to go to your own chat group (Make sure that you are main owner of the chatroom), and click, “Edit your chat,” and then “Change Background,” then paste the Direct Link of the inner background into the box.


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Outer Background:
Here is a list of standard sizes that are used to customize your chat and other features.
To edit the outer background, click, “Edit,” at the bottom right corner of the chat page. Enter the password, and paste the Direct Link into the, “Background,” box.
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*<translate><!--T:56--> '''Inner background:'''</translate> [[:File:Images-728x486-example.png|728x486]] {{ {{tt|trans/pixels}} }}


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*<translate><!--T:57--> '''Outer background:'''</translate> [[:File:Images-2560x1440-example.png|2560x1440]] {{ {{tt|trans/pixels}} }}
If you are having trouble using your own radio player, try this one developed by xat.


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*<translate><!--T:58--> '''Banner for [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Promotion</>|promotion]]:'''</translate> [[:File:Images-728x90-example.png|728x90]] {{ {{tt|trans/pixels}} }}
You can use the embed code below to have a xat radio player in your group/xatspace. All you have to do is copy and paste the code below into your group or xatspace embed box.


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*<translate><!--T:59--> '''[[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Vote</>|Vote]] background:'''</translate> [[:File:Images-425x600-example.png|425x600]] {{ {{tt|trans/pixels}} }}
<nowiki><embed src="http://www.xatech.com/web_gear/flash/Radio.swf"
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And replace "http://scfire-ntc-aa01.stream.aol.com:80/stream/1048" with your favorite radio IP.


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*<translate><!--T:61--> '''Default [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Avatars</>|avatar]] and 2d gif iframe:'''</translate> [[:File:Images-30x30-example.png|30x30]] {{ {{tt|trans/pixels}} }}
To find radio IP's please see our [[Radio]] Articles.
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Revision as of 20:14, 14 October 2019

To use your own images on xat, you will need to upload to a trusted host. Once uploaded, you will need to use the Direct Link in order for the image to appear on your profile, or as your avatar.

xat has restricted the different image hosting sites that it allows. This is done to restrict inappropriate material. As of now, the only image hosting sites that are allowed are Photobucket, Imageshack, Imgur, Cubeupload, Postimage, and Uploads.im.

If you want to request for another image host to be unblocked, you may do so by opening a ticket under the department of "Domain Unblock" at xat.com/ticket.

Note: You must be a paid user to open a ticket under this topic.

Image Host Providers

Below is a list of xat’s trusted image providers. Please make sure that you read and follow xat’s and the image provider’s Terms of Service before uploading any type of images to the hosts.

Photobucket: No size limit (but can compress large images) / Photobucket requires a registered account to upload any type of images.

Imageshack: Requires a paid subscription and a registered account to upload images / File size limit based on subscription purchased.

Imgur: Non-animated: 1MB upload limit if uploading without an account, 5MB upload limit if uploading with an account (If uploaded above the limit, the image will be compressed) Animated Images: 200MB upload limit. Note: imgur no longer appears on xat.me profiles.

Cubeupload: 5MB upload limit / Requires a registered account.

Postimage: You can upload unlimited images. Registration or login is not required to upload images.

Uploads.im: 10MB upload limit / Does not require a registered account to upload images.

Uploading Images

Listed below are instructions on how to upload images to different websites.

Note: If you are using a .GIF animated avatar, make sure you use the xat Animated Strip Converter.

Uploading to Photobucket

Upload by going to Photobucket. Sign up for an account with the “Sign up” button on the page. Once registered, proceed to click the blue “Upload” button in the top left corner.

Uploading to Imageshack

To upload to ImageShack, sign-up for a subscription plan or a free trial and click “Upload” in the top left corner of the page.

Uploading to Imgur

Upload to Imgur by going to the website and clicking the “New post” and then “Upload images”. You can either upload from your computer, upload from an Image URL, drag-and-drop the image, or paste the image by using CTRL + C and CTRL + V. Click on the uploaded image to get the direct link at the top right corner of the image.

Uploading to Cubeupload

Uploading to Cubeupload is simple. Go to Cubeupload and click the “Select Images” button. Select the image you want to upload and click on “Select”. Then, wait for the image to upload and copy the first link below the image preview.

Uploading to Postimage

To upload to Postimage, click “Upload” and the “Choose images” button on the webpage, and then select the file that you want to upload.

Uploading to Uploads.im

To upload to Uploads.im, select the file you want to upload on the webpage, and click the green “Upload” button.

xat Avatars

Template:Img is only allowed in User: namespace. Use [[File:]] (more on that here) or Template:Gallery on articles instead.

xat has a list of 1758 pictures that you can use as an avatar. You can find the complete list on the default avatars article.

You may also individually see them on http://www.xat.com/web_gear/chat/av/?.png where ? is a number between 1 and 1758, e.g. Avatar 1.

Using a Direct Link as a xat Avatar

To use a Direct Link as a xat avatar, copy the direct link and paste it into the avatar box.

Uploading an image as a chat background

Inner Background:

To edit your inner background, go to your chat, click "Edit your chat" and then "Change Background". Then, paste the Direct Link of the inner background into the "Background" box and press OK.

Outer Background:

To edit the outer background, click "Edit" at the bottom right corner of the chat page. Enter your chat's password and click "Submit". Then, paste the Direct Link into the "Background" box, scroll down and press the "Save changes" button.

Extra information

Here is a list of standard sizes that are used to customize your chat and other features.