Potato is a starchy root vegetable that is widely grown and consumed around the world.
Potato is an instant messaging application that focuses on speed and security. It's super fast, simple, secure, and free. You can send unlimited messages, photos, videos, and any type of files (.doc, .zip, .pdf, etc.). Potato groups can add up to 200,000 members, and you can create channels to broadcast messages to an unlimited number of subscribers. We developed Potato to quickly and securely send messages without the usual warnings.
Who is it suitable for?
Potato is suitable for anyone looking for fast, secure, and reliable messaging. Potato is accessible to everyone. For business users and small teams, Potato offers large group chats, desktop applications, and powerful file sharing options. Potato groups can accommodate up to 200,000 members, and we support replies, mentions, and tags to help maintain order and facilitate effective communication within large communities.
If you're more interested in images, Potato offers a GIF animation search, an advanced photo editor, and an open sticker platform (where you can find some cool stickers). More importantly, you don't have to worry about disk space on your device. Potato has cloud services and cache management options, so it takes up almost no space on your phone.
Can I use it on my device?
Potato can be used on smartphones, tablets, and PCs, and supports iOS (version 10 and higher) and Android (version 4 and higher). You can also install desktop applications for Windows or OSX. You can use your own phone number to log in and use Potato on most devices, anytime and anywhere.
privacy
In this era of data proliferation, Potato pays great attention to user privacy. On this issue, we all agree that the most important things are: 1. Protecting users' chat information to prevent third parties (such as officials, employers, etc.) from prying. 2. Protecting users' personal information and prohibiting third parties (such as marketers, advertisers, etc.) from accessing this information. We know that every user attaches great importance to privacy issues, which are closely related to every user's life, so protecting user privacy is Potato's top priority. We will work hard to do this and will do it even better.
How to download the latest version of Potato?
Please visit the official website.www.potato.im/apps.htmlChoose the version to download.
Send message
You can send messages to friends with Potato in their phone contacts. You can also choose a public username for your Potato account. Others will be able to search and find you using this username, and they can send you messages even if they don't know your number.
Invite friends
iOS: You can tell your friends via text message, or send the Potato download link directly through other methods.
Android:打开app菜单(聊天列表中向右滑动)-邀请朋友。然后选择一个您希望通过其发送邀请的应用程序。
You can share our website with your friends or send them your link so they can easily find your Potato, even if they don't have your phone number.
group
The Potato group can add up to 200,000 members, making it a very powerful communication tool. Here are a few key features that make it stand out in the world of messaging:
Unified historical message
After sending a message, you can edit or delete it, and no one can view it.
Cross-platform availability
You can view your messages from any mobile or desktop device at any time.
Real-time search
Even with millions of messages, you can quickly find the one you're looking for.
Reply, reminder, subject tag
Regardless of the size of the group, it is easy to track conversations and communicate effectively.
Smart Notifications
Group will only be muted for you if people mention you or reply to your messages.
★Pinned message
You can pin any message to the top of the chat screen. Even if group members have muted regular messages from your group, they will still receive message notifications.
Public group
Create a short link for the group and make it public, for example: lynnconway.me/groupname. This way, anyone can view the entire chat history of the group and join to post messages.
The difference between groups and channels?
Channels are a tool for broadcasting public messages to a large audience. In fact, a channel can have an unlimited number of members. When you post a message in a channel, the message is signed with the channel's name and photo, not your own.
Create groups and channels
iOS: Tap to switch to the chat interface, then tap the icon in the upper right corner to see "New Group" and "New Channel". Tap the corresponding button to create. Android: Tap the button in the upper left corner, the menu bar will slide out automatically, then tap the corresponding button to create.
Adding members and using invitation links?
You can add contacts or search by username. You can create a link when creating a group or channel, or create a link in its details. Here, you can add more members and send the link to others. Potato users can click the link to join.
How to mute all members and disable private messaging in a group?
This feature is available when the group is a supergroup.
Android: In a group chat, click on "More" in the upper right corner, then select "Mute all" or "Block all private chats". Alternatively, go to Group Info > More > Group Management > Mute all/Block all private chats.
iOS: In group info - More - Group Management - Mute All/Disable Private Chat
Tip: Muting all and banning all private chats will not take effect on members with administrator or higher permissions. Additionally, you can also restrict certain members from speaking through the member permissions in the supergroup management feature.
How to prohibit adding friends to the group?
Set the group to "disable private chat for all members" status, and members will not be able to add each other as friends within the group.
Setup method:
Android: In a group chat, click "More" in the upper right corner, then select "Disable private chat for all". Alternatively, go to Group Info > More > Group Management > Disable private chat for all.
iOS: Group Info - More - Group Management - Disable Private Chat for All
Tip: This feature will not take effect for members with administrator or higher permissions.
How to view the group QR code
Administrator permissions are required. Administrators can click on the QR code icon in the group information to view the QR code.
How to search for the group/channel you want to add
Android: In the chat list, tap the search button, enter the group/channel username you want to add, and you will find the corresponding group/channel.
iOS: In the search box in the chat list, enter the username of the group/channel you want to add to find the corresponding group/channel.
How to invite friends to join the group?
Groups must be set to allow inviting group members, otherwise only members with administrator or higher permissions can invite others to the group.
Invitation method: Group information - Add members, or send the group link or QR code to friends, and let friends join the group actively.
How to add a robot to the group
Method 1: Click "Add Member," enter the username of the robot to be added in the search bar, and click on the robot to join the group. Permission to add group members is required.
Method 2: Robot information page, click "Add to group", and select the group. You need to have permission to add group members.
How to generate and modify group links
Super group owners can go to the group information page, click "More," select "Manage group," and then perform the relevant operations in the "Group type" section.
Username
You can set a public username on Potato. Other users can find you by this username - you will appear in the contact search under "Global Search". Please note that even if someone doesn't know your phone number, they can still send you messages if they find you. If you are not comfortable with this, we recommend not setting a username on Potato.
How to obtain?
You can set your username in "Settings" and use the universal search box in the chat list to search for chats, messages, and usernames.
Username
You can use a-z, 0-9, and underscore. Usernames are case-insensitive, but Potato will store your case preference (e.g., Potato and potato are the same user). Usernames must be at least five characters long.
Do I need a username?
Potato does not require users to have a username, but we recommend that users set a username so that other users who do not know your phone number can easily find you.
What can I do if the username is already taken?
Potato usernames are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact deleted
First, go to the personal information page, then click on the edit button in the top right corner, and finally scroll down to the bottom and click on delete contact.
Friend recommendation
Click on Contacts, then Invite Friends, and share Potato to a third-party app, or choose to share it with your phone's contacts.
How to block or mute contacts
Profile Page - Top Right Corner Edit - Message Notifications (can turn off friend message notifications) - Add to Blacklist
How to add friends in a group
Users can add friends by accessing the personal information page of the other person through the member list in the group information or by clicking on the user's avatar in the chat box. (If the group has disabled private messaging, regular members are not allowed to add friends to each other.)
robot
This API allows you to connect a bot to our system. The Potato bot is a special account that doesn't require an additional phone number for setup. These accounts are used as interfaces for running code on the server.
Private chat
Private chat is suitable for people who want to keep their conversations more private than the average person. All messages in private chat are encrypted end-to-end, meaning only you and your chat friend can read them - no one else, including Potato (for more information, click here). Additionally, messages cannot be forwarded in private chat. When you delete a message, it will also be deleted from the other party's device in the private chat. You can set messages to self-destruct after a certain period of time once your friend has read or opened emails, photos, videos, and files, and the message will be deleted from both your and your friend's devices. All private chats in Potato are device-specific and not part of the Potato cloud. This means you can only access messages in private chat from the original device. As long as your device is securely in your pocket, they are safe.
Self-destruct timer in use
The self-destruct timer is only applicable to private chats. Photos sent using the short self-destruct timer (<1 minute) can only be viewed while you keep your finger pressed – we'll attempt to send a notification if a screenshot is taken. Please note that the timer only applies to messages sent after the timer is set. It does not affect previous messages.
How to save an image
Method 1: Users can add stickers by clicking on stickers sent by others as well as sticker links.
Method 2: Go to "Discover" - "Sticker Shop" to see the stickers that have been uploaded. Choose the desired sticker and click "Add".
How to recall a message I sent myself
Private chat:
Android: Tap or long-press the message you want to recall, then select "Delete for Everyone" from the pop-up menu.
iOS: Double tap or long press the message you want to recall, then select "Delete for Everyone" from the pop-up menu.
Tip: If you don't select "delete for everyone," the message will only be deleted for yourself and the other person will still receive it.
group chat
Android: Tap or long-press the message you want to recall, select "Delete" from the pop-up menu, and confirm to delete.
iOS: Double tap or long press the message you want to recall, select "Delete" from the pop-up menu, and then choose "Delete for Everyone".
How to pin a chat conversation
Android: Long press the conversation that needs to be pinned in the chat list, then select "Pin" from the pop-up menu.
iOS: Swipe left on the conversation in the chat list that you want to pin, then select "Pin".
How to search chat content
Android: Click the "More" button in the top right corner of the dialog box, select "Search," and enter the keyword you want to query.
iOS: Tap on the top title bar of the dialog box, select "Search" from the pop-up menu, and enter the keyword of the content you want to search for.
How to clear chat history
Android: Long press on a conversation in the chat list or enter the chat box, click on the more button in the upper right corner, and then click on "Clear chat history" in the pop-up menu.
iOS: Swipe left on the chat list, select "Delete" to clear the chat history.
Tip: Currently, the types of conversations that support clearing chat history are private groups and one-on-one chats.
Can the new device synchronize chat records?
After logging in to Potato on a new device, the chat records will be automatically synchronized.
How to use private chat and self-destruct feature
Private chat: On the personal information page, click More and select Private Chat.
Self-destructing messages (Android): In private chats, tap the More button in the top right corner and set a self-destruct timer.
Self-destructing messages (iOS): In private chats, tap the alarm clock icon next to the input box and set a self-destruct timer.
Log out
Please note that you can use Potato on multiple devices at the same time. If you log out, you won't lose your cloud messages. However, when you log out, you will lose all private chat records and their messages. Please be aware that logging out will not trigger the remote deletion of your secret chat messages on your friends' devices - for this, select "Clear chat history" first. iOS: Go to "Settings", then "Edit", then "Log out". Android, Windows Phone: Go to "Settings", then "Log out".
Change phone number
You can change your number in the settings - Phone number. Your account and all cloud data messages, media, contacts, etc. will be moved to the new number. Important note: all your Potato contacts will add your new number to their address book as long as they have your old number and you haven't blocked them in Potato.
What should I do if the registration/login page fails to send the verification code?
If the prompt to send the verification code fails, please try again later.
What should I do if I didn't receive the verification code for registration/login?
If you have not received the verification code, please check if your mobile network is working properly and if the SMS has been intercepted. If everything is normal, it may be due to network delay. The system will inform you of the verification code by phone after 2 minutes. Please pay attention to the call. If you still have not received the verification code, please try again after 5 minutes. If you still have not received the verification code, please try changing your phone number.
How to initiate SMS verification?
Some users of Potato Chat may need to send a text message for verification. The verification process is as follows:
Step 1: Click "Quick Send" on the SMS verification page to enter the mobile SMS editing interface, where the SMS content will be automatically filled in. Simply click "Send" to complete the process.
Step 2: After sending, return to the Potato Chat SMS verification interface and click "I have sent" to complete the verification.
After sending the message, the system will not generate any response. The resulting text message fees will be charged by the carrier, and Potato Chat will not charge any fees.
I did not receive the email verification code.
Your email may have been mistaken for spam. Please check your junk mail to confirm if you have received the verification email.
Why was the prompt muted?
Group mute: You have been muted by the group administrator, please contact the administrator
System mute: Your speech is too fast or harassing other users.
Account stolen
Please contact customer support or use the feedback page to file a complaint.https://www.potato.im/p/suggestion
How to change the chat background
Click in sequence: Me - General - Chat Background, you can choose system background or select a picture from "Photo Library".
How to hide a phone number
Click on Me - Privacy & Permissions - Phone Number - Select "Nobody" so that no one can see your phone number.
How to set not to accept invitations to join a group from others
Click on Me - Privacy & Permissions - Group Channels, and make the relevant settings here.
Change password
Two-step verification password change: Click on "My" - "Account and Security" - "Change Two-Step Verification Password" and follow the prompts to complete the operation.
Lock code modification: Click on "My" - "Account and Security" - "Lock Code" - "Modify Password", and follow the prompts to complete the operation.
How to view a user's phone number
If a user has set their phone number to be hidden from others, no one can view this user's phone number. If they have specified certain users who cannot view their phone number, those users will be unable to view it. Otherwise, the phone number can be viewed on the user's profile page.
How to change nickname
Click on my - username - edit nickname - OK
How to delete an account
Click on the profile picture in the upper left corner of the homepage to enter "My Profile." In the "Account and Security" section, you can set the offline self-destruct time for the account. If the account remains inactive for the set time, it will be automatically destroyed. You can also click the "Delete Account" button to directly delete all account information.
How to view your account username
Click on my user nickname to see my username, phone number, and other related information.
The account has been suspended, how to lift the suspension?
Please apply on the feedback page.https://www.potato.im/p/suggestion
How to report a complaint against a user
Personal information - More - Complaints, you can make a complaint.
How to block people from greeting you.
Tap Nearby People - More - Clear Location Information and Exit
Circle of friends
Click on Discover - Moments - Camera icon in the upper right corner - Enter the content to be posted - Post
Can I be online on multiple devices?
You can go online on multiple devices, supporting Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, and iOS.
What is the capacity of the cloud drive?
There is no limit to the cloud storage capacity.
Do cloud-stored videos take up phone memory?
The cloud drive uses cloud storage and does not occupy phone storage resources.
How to develop and use robots
Please visit the official website.https://www.potato.im/apiView the relevant development documentation.
How to use mini programs
Method 1: Enter "@app + space" in any dialog box, select the mini program you want to experience from the pop-up mini program list. Or enter "@app + space + mini program application name" to accurately find the specified mini program.
Method 2: Click on the "Discover" tab in the menu bar, then select "Mini Programs" to enter the mini program list interface.
Method 3: Message list interface. When the message list is at the top, swiping down on the screen will bring up the mini program list.