What "anonymous" means on a video call
Anonymous means less than people hope on a video call. Your face is on show, so you are not hidden from the person you are talking to. What you can keep to yourself is everything around the face: your full name, where you live, where you work, who you know.
On Roulette Cam you can start without a profile or real name. You are a face, a voice and, if you choose, a first name or a nickname. For many people that is exactly the right amount of exposure: enough to have a real conversation, not enough to be found afterwards.
One limit to know about: anyone you speak to can remember what they saw. If a particular detail would worry you in somebody else's hands, keep it out of the call.
Private video chat settings you control
- Format: video, audio or text. Switch to audio or text if you want to keep your face out of it.
- Camera: turn it off, point it at a wall, or end the call. You are never obliged to keep it on.
- Next: one tap moves you to a new person, with no explanation needed.
- Block: a person you block does not come back to you.
If you'd rather start with words, talking to strangers by text lets you see how someone treats you before you decide to show anything.
Anonymous chat online: what we ask for, and what we don't
To reach your first match we don't ask for your name, a birthday or a phone number. A guest session starts in your browser and that is all it takes. Accounts come in only for things like buying coins.
What data the service does handle, and why, is written plainly in the privacy policy. Read it before you decide how much of yourself to put in front of any site, including this one.
Habits that keep you anonymous
- Use a first name or nickname, never your full name.
- Check what is behind you. Mail, certificates and street views through a window all give away more than you think.
- Don't share your social handles until you know the person is someone you want to know.
- Treat a request for money, gift cards or "verification" as a reason to leave.
- Don't click links from strangers. Nothing in a good first conversation needs one.
Block and report when it isn't right
Anonymity helps you relax, and it helps some people behave worse than they would face to face. That is why every call has a report button and a block option. If somebody breaks the community rules, you don't have to argue with them. Report, block and move on.
Anonymous video chat: common questions
Is video chat on Roulette Cam anonymous?
You can start without a profile or real name. Your face is visible on video calls, though, so it is anonymous in terms of identity details, not appearance. Use audio or text if you want your face out of it.
Can the other person see my name?
Only what you choose to tell them. You are not asked for a real name to start.
Should I share my social media?
Not at first. Wait until you're sure you'd like to stay in touch. You can always share later, and you can't take it back.
What should I do if someone asks for personal details?
Say no, skip, and use report and block. The usual advice for staying safe with strangers applies.