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xats and days are the currency of xat, which can be spent on multiple different features within the website. xats purchased directly from xat.com come with subscriber days. Subscriber days allow you to maintain your subscriber abilities.
xats and days are the currency of xat, which can be spent on multiple different features within the website. xats purchased directly from xat.com come with subscriber days. Subscriber days allow you to maintain your subscriber abilities.
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==Buying xats and days== <!--T:2-->
==Buying xats and days== <!--T:2-->


</translate><span id="buyxats"></span>
</translate>[[File:Xats-get-xats-example.png|thumb|left|<translate><!--T:35--> Click the "get xats" button in the chat group to open xat's store.</translate>]]


[[File:Xats5.png|thumb|left|<translate><!--T:35--> Click the "Get xats" button in the chatroom to open xat's store.</translate>]]
<translate><!--T:4-->
To buy xats and days, click the "get xats" button on the smiley line of any chat group.</translate> <translate><!--T:74--> You will be then redirected to the [<tvar|1>https://xat.com/buy</> xat store] page.</translate> <translate><!--T:75--> From there, you will be able to choose from five different packages, as well as a variety of payment methods.</translate> <translate><!--T:76-->
When you decide which package and payment method suits you the best, click the respective button to the package and payment method you chose to complete your purchase.


<translate><!--T:4-->
</translate><span id="paymentmethods"></span><translate>
To buy xats and days, click the "Get xats" button on the smiley line and you will be redirected to the xat store. From there, you will be able to choose from five different packages, as well as a variety of payment methods. When you decide which package and payment method suits you the best, click the respective button to the package and payment method you chose to complete your purchase.


===What are the available payment methods?=== <!--T:39-->
===What are the available payment methods?=== <!--T:39-->
</translate><span id="paymentmethods"></span><translate>


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Below is a table regarding what payment methods are available on xat, in which countries they're available and which ones will cause a [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Reserve</>|reserve]] to be placed on your account.
Below is a table regarding what payment methods are available on xat, in which countries they're available and which ones will cause a [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Reserve</>|reserve]] restriction to be placed on your xat account.
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*'''Note''': You can only purchase with PayPal once every 14 days.
*'''Note''': You can only purchase with PayPal once every 14 days.


==Subscribers== <!--T:47-->
</translate><span id="paiduser"></span><translate>
 
===Paid user=== <!--T:69-->
 
<!--T:70-->
If you purchase xats and days from the xat store, using any payment method above, you will become a "paid user" on that account.</translate> <translate><!--T:71-->
This means you can create a [<tvar|1>https://xat.com/ticket</> ticket] under some [[<tvar|2>Special:MyLanguage/Ticket#helptopics</>|help topics]].
 
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xat also offers better discount deals for a limited time only, for example, during [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Blackfriday</>|Black Friday]] 2021 and 2022, there was a 25% discount on short names for paid users.</translate> <translate><!--T:78-->
You can follow xat's official [<tvar|1>https://xat.com/facebook</> Facebook], [<tvar|3>https://xat.com/instagram</> Instagram] and [<tvar|2>https://xat.com/twitter</> Twitter] channels for discount deals and more.
 
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'''Note''': You will lose your paid status if you [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Users_Guide#delete</>|delete]] your xat account.


</translate><span id="subscribers"></span><translate>
</translate><span id="subscribers"></span><translate>
==Subscribers== <!--T:47-->


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The term "subscriber" refers to a user that has subscriber days. xats do not affect whether a user is a subscriber or not. Below is a list of exclusive benefits for subscribers.
The term "subscriber" refers to a user that has subscriber days. xats do not affect whether a user is a subscriber or not. Below is a list of exclusive benefits for subscribers.
=== Avatar effects === <!--T:49-->
To add a custom effect to your avatar, click the "games" tab at the left hand side of the chat box, and click the "effects" button. A side application will appear, and you will be able to choose an effect from the list. Some effects allow further customisation, these will show a customisation screen when you click them.


=== Combining smilies === <!--T:50-->
=== Combining smilies === <!--T:50-->
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To use a smiley as your avatar, click your name at the top of the users list, and type the smiley you want to use into the Picture section. '''Note:''' Only smilies in brackets work, meaning <tvar|1>(sleepy)</> would work, while <tvar|2>|-)</> wouldn't.
To use a smiley as your avatar, click your name at the top of the Visitors list, and type the smiley you want to use into the "Avatar" field.
 
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'''Note:''' Only smilies in brackets work, meaning <tvar|1>(sleepy)</> would work, while <tvar|2>|-)</> wouldn't.
 
</translate><span id="abilities"></span><translate>


=== Ability to use powers === <!--T:54-->
=== Ability to use powers === <!--T:54-->


<!--T:55-->
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Powers work in different ways. Most powers are [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Smiley</>|smiley powers]], meaning they can be used by typing the smiley code like you would type any default smiley. More details on specific powers may be found on their respective wiki article. A full list of powers can be seen [[<tvar|2>Special:MyLanguage/Powers</>|here]].
[[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Powers</>|Powers]] are special abilities/smiley sets that can be purchased with xats and/or subscriber days.</translate> <translate><!--T:79--> Most powers are [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Category:Smiley</>|smiley powers]], meaning they can be used by typing the smiley code like you would on any default smiley.</translate> <translate><!--T:80-->
More details on specific powers may be found in their respective wiki article.
 
=== Translator feature === <!--T:56-->


=== Translate application === <!--T:56-->
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To use the [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Users_Guide#translator</>|Translator]] feature, click your name at the top of the Visitors list, then click "Settings" and click "Translator".</translate> <translate><!--T:81--> Select "Show Translation" to choose where you want your translated messages to be displayed, "Your Language" for the language that you write in, and "Translate To" for the language that you want your writing to be translated into.</translate> <translate><!--T:82--> The translated message will appear next to the original message by default.</translate> <translate><!--T:83--> You can also choose to send only the translated message, hiding the original message, by unchecking the "Include Original Message" box.</translate> <translate><!--T:84--> Once it is set properly, check "Enable On Current Chat" and click "Save Settings".</translate> <translate><!--T:85-->
If you wish to disable the app, just repeat the process, uncheck "Enable On Current Chat" and click "Save Settings".


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To use the Translate application, click the translate tab at the left hand side of the chat box. Next, select the chat language, your language and the language you wish to speak in where prompted. If your text is translated <tvar|1>"[too long]"</>, try typing in multiple, shorter messages. If your text is translated <tvar|2>"[please login]"</>, [<tvar|3>https://xat.com/login</> log into your account] to use the Translate application.
If your message is translated <tvar|1>"[too long]"</>, try typing in multiple, shorter sentences.</translate> <translate><!--T:86-->
If your message is translated <tvar|2>"[please login]"</>, [<tvar|3>https://xat.com/login</> log into your account] to use the Translator feature.
 
<!--T:68-->
'''Note:''' Remember to enter the full text, avoiding abbreviations, since the translator does not translate them. This will disrupt the translation, which will hinder the user's understanding of what you say.


== Spending xats and days == <!--T:8-->
== Spending xats and days == <!--T:8-->
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[[File:Xats5.png|thumb|<translate><!--T:36--> Click on the 8 ball to open up the interface for kisses.</translate>]]<translate>
[[File:Xats-magic-8ball-example.png|thumb|<translate><!--T:36--> Click the magic 8ball to open up the interface for kisses.</translate>]]
 
<span id="kisses"></span><translate>


===Kisses=== <!--T:9-->
===Kisses=== <!--T:9-->
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<!--T:62-->
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A kiss is a large animation which appears over the entire chat box, and is visible to all users (unless they have you on ignore). Each kiss costs 25 xats to send. Some of them require specific powers.
A [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Kisses</>|kiss]] is a large animation that appears over the entire chat box and is visible to all users (unless they have you on [[<tvar|2>Special:MyLanguage/Users_Guide#ignore</>|ignore]]).</translate> <translate><!--T:87--> Each kiss costs 25 xats to send.</translate> <translate><!--T:88-->
Some of them require specific powers.


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To send a kiss, click the magic 8ball on the smiley bar and browse for one you would like to send. You may click on the kiss to preview it '''without''' entering your password (only you will see the preview). Once you have found a kiss you would like, enter your password and an optional message and click on the kiss.  
To send a kiss, click the magic 8ball on the smiley line of any chat group, then click "kisses" and browse for one you would like to send.</translate> <translate><!--T:89--> You may click on the kisses to preview them '''without''' entering your xat account password (only you will see the animation preview).</translate> <translate><!--T:90-->
Once you have found a kiss you would like, enter your password and an optional message and click on the kiss.  


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'''Note:''' You won't be able to send a kiss if you are banned.
'''Note:''' You won't be able to send a kiss if you are banned.
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===Group Transfers=== <!--T:21-->
===Group Transfers=== <!--T:21-->


</translate><span id="grouptransfer"></span><translate>
<!--T:22-->
You can use your xats to [<tvar|1>https://xat.com/store#!group</> purchase a group] that has been ownerless for at least three months or if they have been "deleted" by its previous main owner.</translate> <translate><!--T:91--> Group transfers have a minimum price of 1,000 xats and no maximum price.</translate> <translate><!--T:92--> Generally speaking, it primarily depends on how popular the name is.</translate> <translate><!--T:93--> [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Groups</>|Groups]] that have been recently visited by an owner won't be available for transfer.</translate>


<!--T:22-->
[[File:Relationships.png|thumb|left|<translate><!--T:37--> Heart for couples, plus sign for best friends.</translate>]]
You can use your xats to purchase groups that have been ownerless for at least three months. The cost of a group transfer can range from 1,000-18,000 xats. It primarily depends on how popular the name is. If the group has been visited by an owner recently, it won't be available for transfer. You can check prices and availability [<tvar|1>https://xat.com/web_gear/chat/TransferGroup.php</> here].


===Relationships=== <!--T:12-->
[[File:Xats-divorce-example.png|thumb|300px|<translate><!--T:38--> Window to divorce a user.</translate>]]


</translate><span id="marrybff"></span>
<span id="marrybff"></span><translate>


[[File:Relationships.png|thumb|left|<translate><!--T:37--> Heart for couples, plus sign for best friends.</translate>]]
===Relationships=== <!--T:12-->


<translate>
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Marriages and BFFs (Best Friends Forever) allow you to pair up on xat. Once you marry or BFF another user, your names will always appear on top of each other on the userlist in any chat where you are both online. The person with the highest rank takes priority in the order of pairing on the user list. If both users are ranked the same, the person who is higher thanks to topman abilities goes on top. You can marry/BFF anyone you want as long as neither of you are already in a relationship, and the other person does not have the [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Single</>|Single]] power enabled. Remember that anyone you BFF or marry is able to divorce you for free at any time for any reason. To get married/BFFed, click on the person's name, and click the "Marry/Best Friend" button. Best Friends will be connected with a cross, while married pairs will be connected with a heart.
Marriages and BFFs (Best Friends Forever) allow you to pair up on xat.</translate> <translate><!--T:94--> Once you marry or BFF another user, your names will always appear on top of each other on the Visitors list in any chat where you are both online.</translate> <translate><!--T:95--> The person with the highest rank takes priority in the order of pairing on the user list.</translate> <translate><!--T:96--> If both users are ranked the same, the person who is higher thanks to [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Topman</>|Topman]] abilities goes on top.</translate> <translate><!--T:97--> You can marry/BFF anyone you want as long as neither of you is already in a relationship, and the other person does not have the [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Single</>|Single]] power enabled.</translate> <translate><!--T:98--> Remember that anyone you BFF or marry is able to divorce you for free at any time for any reason.</translate> <translate><!--T:99--> To get married/BFFed, click on the person's name, and click the "Marry/BFF" button.</translate> <translate><!--T:100-->
Best Friends will be connected with a cross, while married pairs will be connected with a heart.
</translate>
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[[FIle:Xatguide1.png|thumb|<translate><!--T:38--> Window to divorce a user, contains a "message" field to display publicly and a "password" field to confirm it. After you've filled out these fields, click on the image with 2 people arguing.</translate>]]


<translate>
<translate>
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Divorces are free. To divorce someone, click on anyone's (including yourself) name and click the Divorce button. If you change your mind and want to remarry or BFF, it will cost another 200 xats, so make sure you are certain. A kiss animation will show to the entire chat when you divorce.
Divorces are free.</translate> <translate><!--T:101--> To divorce someone, click on anyone's (including yourself) name and click the "Divorce" button.</translate> <translate><!--T:102--> A window to divorce will be open, containing a "message" field (optional) to display publicly.</translate> <translate><!--T:103--> After deciding whether or not to add a message, fill in the "password" field and click the "Argue" animation to confirm it.</translate> <translate> <!--T:104--> An animation of 2 people arguing will be displayed in the chat group.</translate> <translate><!--T:105-->
If you change your mind and want to marry/BFF again, it will cost another 200 xats, so make sure you are certain.
 
</translate><span id="getpowers"></span><translate>


=== Powers === <!--T:59-->
=== Powers === <!--T:59-->


</translate><span id="getpowers"></span><translate>
<!--T:60-->
Powers are special abilities/smiley sets that you can purchase with xats and/or subscriber days.</translate> <translate><!--T:106--> These abilities may provide a better visual and user-friendly experience when chatting.</translate> <translate><!--T:107--> To use powers, you must have subscriber days.</translate> <translate><!--T:108-->
Learn more about [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Powers</>|Powers]] in its own dedicated article.


<!--T:60-->
</translate><span id="promotegroup"></span><translate>
Powers are special abilities/emoticons that you can purchase with xats and/or subscriber days. To use powers, you must have subscriber days. Read more about powers [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Powers</>|here]].


=== Promotion === <!--T:61-->
=== Promotion === <!--T:61-->


</translate><span id="promotegroup"></span><translate>
<!--T:63-->
[[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Promotion</>|Promote]] your chat group with xats and days.</translate> <translate><!--T:109--> It will appear on the xat.com [<tvar|1>https://xat.com</> main page] during the promotion to help you gain regular users.</translate> <translate><!--T:110-->
You may also [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Advertise</>|advertise]] your chat group with banner ads that appear above or below chat groups depending on the [[<tvar|2>Special:MyLanguage/Gcontrol</>|GControl]] settings.


<!--T:63-->
</translate><span id="shortnames"></span><translate>
You can use your xats and days to boost your group's visitors list by promoting your group, making it appear on the website homepage. You may also advertise your chat group with a banner that appears above/under chat boxes depending on the GControl settings. Read more about promotion [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Promotion</>|here]].


===Short Usernames=== <!--T:24-->
===Short Usernames=== <!--T:24-->


</translate><span id="shortnames"></span><translate>
<!--T:25-->
[[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Short names</>|Short usernames]] (referred to as short names) are register names that you can purchase for xats.</translate> <translate><!--T:111--> They are limited to 4-9 characters in length, as opposed to the free default register names that are created on registration, which are 10-18 characters long.</translate> <translate><!--T:112--> Short names may contain numbers, but must start with a letter.</translate> <translate><!--T:113-->
You can get short name costs by going to the [<tvar|1>https://xat.com/store#!shortname</> buy a short name] page.


<!--T:25-->
</translate><span id="trading"></span><translate>
Short usernames (referred to as short names) are register names that you can purchase for xats. They are limited to 4-9 characters in length, as opposed to the free default register names that are created on registration, which are 10-18 characters long. Short names may contain numbers, but must start with a letter. Read more about short names [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Short names</>|here]].


===Trading=== <!--T:26-->
===Trading=== <!--T:26-->
</translate><span id="trading"></span><translate>


<!--T:33-->
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Trading is how xat users swap and purchase xats, powers and subscriber days from each other. To safely trade with another user, xat has a trade application. To access the trade application, type "trade" in any chat and click on the underlined text. Read more about trading [[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Trading</>|here]].
[[<tvar|1>Special:MyLanguage/Trading</>|Trading]] is how xat users swap and purchase xats, powers and subscriber days from each other.</translate> <translate><!--T:114--> To safely trade with another user, xat has a trade application.</translate> <translate><!--T:115-->
To access the trade application, type "trade" in any chat and click on the underlined text.
</translate>
</translate>

Latest revision as of 16:12, 17 July 2023

xats and days are the currency of xat, which can be spent on multiple different features within the website. xats purchased directly from xat.com come with subscriber days. Subscriber days allow you to maintain your subscriber abilities.

Buying xats and days

Click the "get xats" button in the chat group to open xat's store.

To buy xats and days, click the "get xats" button on the smiley line of any chat group. You will be then redirected to the xat store page. From there, you will be able to choose from five different packages, as well as a variety of payment methods. When you decide which package and payment method suits you the best, click the respective button to the package and payment method you chose to complete your purchase.

What are the available payment methods?

Below is a table regarding what payment methods are available on xat, in which countries they're available and which ones will cause a reserve restriction to be placed on your xat account.


Payment method Available in Reserve
Paysafecard Brazil, France, Italy, United Kingdom, United States, Spain No.png
PaymentWall Brazil, France, Italy, United Kingdom, United States, Spain No.png
PayPal Brazil, France, Italy, United Kingdom, United States, Spain Yes.png
PayBySkrill Brazil, France, Italy, United Kingdom, United States, Spain Yes.png
  • Note: Only "top countries" are listed. If your country is not listed, check the buy page to discover what payment methods are available in your country.
  • Note: PaymentWall itself contains diverse payment methods. Click here and select your country to discover what payment methods are available for you.
  • Note: You can only purchase with PayPal once every 14 days.

If you purchase xats and days from the xat store, using any payment method above, you will become a "paid user" on that account. This means you can create a ticket under some help topics.

xat also offers better discount deals for a limited time only, for example, during Black Friday 2021 and 2022, there was a 25% discount on short names for paid users. You can follow xat's official Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels for discount deals and more.

Note: You will lose your paid status if you delete your xat account.

Subscribers

The term "subscriber" refers to a user that has subscriber days. xats do not affect whether a user is a subscriber or not. Below is a list of exclusive benefits for subscribers.

Combining smilies

To combine smilies, add a # followed by the smiley code to the end of any smiley. i.e. type (smile#shadesoff) to do a smiling face with the shadesoff hands.

Smilies as avatar

To use a smiley as your avatar, click your name at the top of the Visitors list, and type the smiley you want to use into the "Avatar" field.

Note: Only smilies in brackets work, meaning (sleepy) would work, while |-) wouldn't.

Ability to use powers

Powers are special abilities/smiley sets that can be purchased with xats and/or subscriber days. Most powers are smiley powers, meaning they can be used by typing the smiley code like you would on any default smiley. More details on specific powers may be found in their respective wiki article.

Translator feature

To use the Translator feature, click your name at the top of the Visitors list, then click "Settings" and click "Translator". Select "Show Translation" to choose where you want your translated messages to be displayed, "Your Language" for the language that you write in, and "Translate To" for the language that you want your writing to be translated into. The translated message will appear next to the original message by default. You can also choose to send only the translated message, hiding the original message, by unchecking the "Include Original Message" box. Once it is set properly, check "Enable On Current Chat" and click "Save Settings". If you wish to disable the app, just repeat the process, uncheck "Enable On Current Chat" and click "Save Settings".

If your message is translated "[too long]", try typing in multiple, shorter sentences. If your message is translated "[please login]", log into your account to use the Translator feature.

Note: Remember to enter the full text, avoiding abbreviations, since the translator does not translate them. This will disrupt the translation, which will hinder the user's understanding of what you say.

Spending xats and days

The following items currently don't accept subscriber days as payment: kisses, group transfers, relationships, and short names.

Click the magic 8ball to open up the interface for kisses.

Kisses

A kiss is a large animation that appears over the entire chat box and is visible to all users (unless they have you on ignore). Each kiss costs 25 xats to send. Some of them require specific powers.

To send a kiss, click the magic 8ball on the smiley line of any chat group, then click "kisses" and browse for one you would like to send. You may click on the kisses to preview them without entering your xat account password (only you will see the animation preview). Once you have found a kiss you would like, enter your password and an optional message and click on the kiss.

Note: You won't be able to send a kiss if you are banned.

Group Transfers

You can use your xats to purchase a group that has been ownerless for at least three months or if they have been "deleted" by its previous main owner. Group transfers have a minimum price of 1,000 xats and no maximum price. Generally speaking, it primarily depends on how popular the name is. Groups that have been recently visited by an owner won't be available for transfer.

Heart for couples, plus sign for best friends.
Window to divorce a user.

Relationships

Marriages and BFFs (Best Friends Forever) allow you to pair up on xat. Once you marry or BFF another user, your names will always appear on top of each other on the Visitors list in any chat where you are both online. The person with the highest rank takes priority in the order of pairing on the user list. If both users are ranked the same, the person who is higher thanks to Topman abilities goes on top. You can marry/BFF anyone you want as long as neither of you is already in a relationship, and the other person does not have the Single power enabled. Remember that anyone you BFF or marry is able to divorce you for free at any time for any reason. To get married/BFFed, click on the person's name, and click the "Marry/BFF" button. Best Friends will be connected with a cross, while married pairs will be connected with a heart.

Divorces are free. To divorce someone, click on anyone's (including yourself) name and click the "Divorce" button. A window to divorce will be open, containing a "message" field (optional) to display publicly. After deciding whether or not to add a message, fill in the "password" field and click the "Argue" animation to confirm it. An animation of 2 people arguing will be displayed in the chat group. If you change your mind and want to marry/BFF again, it will cost another 200 xats, so make sure you are certain.

Powers

Powers are special abilities/smiley sets that you can purchase with xats and/or subscriber days. These abilities may provide a better visual and user-friendly experience when chatting. To use powers, you must have subscriber days. Learn more about Powers in its own dedicated article.

Promotion

Promote your chat group with xats and days. It will appear on the xat.com main page during the promotion to help you gain regular users. You may also advertise your chat group with banner ads that appear above or below chat groups depending on the GControl settings.

Short Usernames

Short usernames (referred to as short names) are register names that you can purchase for xats. They are limited to 4-9 characters in length, as opposed to the free default register names that are created on registration, which are 10-18 characters long. Short names may contain numbers, but must start with a letter. You can get short name costs by going to the buy a short name page.

Trading

Trading is how xat users swap and purchase xats, powers and subscriber days from each other. To safely trade with another user, xat has a trade application. To access the trade application, type "trade" in any chat and click on the underlined text.