See the person, not a profile
No bio, no photo gallery. You see someone as they are, live, and you both decide in a few seconds whether to keep talking.
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Random Video Chat With Strangers
See who you meet next. Face to face, in real time, right from your browser.
Start Video ChatFree to start · Your browser asks for the camera only after you tap start
How It Works
Four steps from tapping start to meeting someone.
- 1
Tap Start Video Chat
Allow camera and mic when your browser asks. That's the only setup.
- 2
We find someone online
Someone who's ready to video chat right now. Usually takes a moment.
- 3
Say hi, face to face
You see and hear each other live. Ask where they are, what they're up to, anything. Talk as long as you both want.
- 4
Next, or stay
Not clicking? Tap Next and meet someone else. Like the chat? Keep going, and message them afterwards to stay in touch.
Why Try Video Chat?
Real conversation, real pace
Expressions, laughs, pauses: it all comes through. Closer to meeting someone in person than any messaging app.
Next is one tap away
Not clicking with this one? Move on. There's always someone else online right now.
What you can do during a video chat
A few things that make it easier (and safer).
Next in one tap
Skip to a new person whenever you like. No awkward goodbye.
Mute or cover your face
Turn off your mic, or put a mask effect over your face when you want a moment of privacy.
Switch to voice
Want to keep talking without the camera? Move the same chat to a voice call.
Messages with auto-translation
Type during or after the call. Messages can be translated automatically, so language is less of a wall.
Message after the call
Liked the conversation? Send a message afterwards and pick up where you left off.
Report and block
Someone breaks the rules? Report them from inside the chat and move on. They won't be matched with you again.
Before you start
A few things that make a live video chat go smoothly.
- Camera and mic access
Your browser asks after you tap start, never before. You can take it back any time in your browser settings.
- A recent browser
Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox, on phone, tablet or desktop. Nothing to download.
- Good light, steady connection
Face a window or a lamp, and use Wi-Fi if you can. Smoother for both of you.
- Know what costs money
Your first chats cost nothing. If something needs payment later, you'll see the price first.
Prefer not to be on camera?
There are two other ways to meet someone new.
Random video chat questions
How does random video chat work on StrangerLine?
Tap Start Video Chat, allow camera and mic when your browser asks, and you're connected with someone who's online right now. Talk as long as you both want, or tap Next for someone else.
Is random video chat free?
It's free to start. Some features cost money later; you'll always see the price before you're charged.
Can I hide my face during a video chat?
Yes. Put a mask effect over your face or turn your camera off for a moment from inside the chat, and turn it back on when you're ready.
Is the video chat recorded?
No. We don't record video chats.
Can I choose who I'm matched with?
You can set country, language and gender preferences for free before you start. Within those, matching is random and depends on who's online, so a preference isn't a guarantee. You can always skip to the next person.