Community Chat in Sparkforge: Private 1-on-1 Messaging

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Community Chat gives every group member 1-on-1 private messaging inside your Sparkforge community. Join a group, open Community Chat, pick a member, and start the conversation. Mute groups or block users from Profile → Account Settings.

Community Chat is the private 1-on-1 messaging surface inside Sparkforge Communities. Members can DM each other, share media, and react with emojis and GIFs — all scoped to groups they've joined.

How to start a chat

  1. Join a group. Open Groups, find the group, and join. You must be a member to message anyone in it.
  2. Open Community Chat. Switch to the Community Chat tab in the app.
  3. Pick a member. Tap a name in the group's member list to open a private thread.

What you can do in chats

  • Private 1-on-1 messaging — threads are visible only to the two participants.
  • Push notifications — enable in your mobile app settings to get instant alerts.
  • Media sharing — send photos, videos, and documents.
  • Emojis & GIFs for reactions and richer replies.

Privacy and moderation controls

Mute chat for a specific group

  1. Go to Profile → Account Settings → Community Chat.
  2. Find the group and toggle Enable Chat off.
  3. Re-enable any time from the same screen.

Block a user

  1. Open the chat thread with the user.
  2. Open the Options dropdown.
  3. Select Block User.

Once blocked, that user cannot send you further messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I message someone without joining a group?
No. Membership in a shared group is required to start a private chat.
How do I stop chat notifications for one group?
Profile → Account Settings → Community Chat → toggle Enable Chat off for that group.
Can I unblock someone later?
Yes. Open the chat or your blocked-users list and remove the block.
What media can I send in chats?
Photos, videos, documents, emojis, and GIFs.

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