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| − | Kik is a popular new alternative to standard text-messaging programs.<ref>https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/entries/24372637-What-is-Kik-</ref> Kik combines the features of several messaging apps into one, allowing users to easily send text, photos, videos, and more with the touch of a few buttons. Best of all, Kik is available on iOS, Android, Amazon, and Windows mobile devices for free, so get it today to start connecting with all of your contacts!<ref>https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/entries/23499123-How-do-I-get-the-Kik-app-</ref> | + | Kik is a popular new alternative to standard text-messaging programs.<ref name="rf1">https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/entries/24372637-What-is-Kik-</ref> Kik combines the features of several messaging apps into one, allowing users to easily send text, photos, videos, and more with the touch of a few buttons. Best of all, Kik is available on iOS, Android, Amazon, and Windows mobile devices for free, so get it today to start connecting with all of your contacts!<ref name="rf2">https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/entries/23499123-How-do-I-get-the-Kik-app-</ref> |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Getting Started With Kik === | === Getting Started With Kik === | ||
#Register an account. Start by opening Kik on your mobile device. Touch the "Register" button. On the New Account screen, fill in your personal information in the appropriate boxes, then touch "Register" to open your account. | #Register an account. Start by opening Kik on your mobile device. Touch the "Register" button. On the New Account screen, fill in your personal information in the appropriate boxes, then touch "Register" to open your account. | ||
#* On the other hand, if you already have an account, simply touch "Log In" and provide your details. | #* On the other hand, if you already have an account, simply touch "Log In" and provide your details. | ||
| − | #Search your phone's contacts for Kik users. The first time you open Kik, the program will ask you if you want to find your friends. If you agree to this, Kik will use the names, phone numbers, and email addresses in your phone's contact list in order to find anyone you know using Kik.<ref>http://kik.com/privacy/#changesection</ref> | + | #Search your phone's contacts for Kik users. The first time you open Kik, the program will ask you if you want to find your friends. If you agree to this, Kik will use the names, phone numbers, and email addresses in your phone's contact list in order to find anyone you know using Kik.<ref name="rf3">http://kik.com/privacy/#changesection</ref> |
#* If you choose not to do this now, don't worry — you can always do this manually later by tapping the gear icon on the home screen, then going to Chat Settings > Address Book Matching. | #* If you choose not to do this now, don't worry — you can always do this manually later by tapping the gear icon on the home screen, then going to Chat Settings > Address Book Matching. | ||
#Find additional friends on Kik manually. If you want to add someone on Kik that the program couldn't find in your contacts list, you can add friends at any time in just a few seconds. Start by touching the speech bubble in the top right corner. Then, in the search field, type your friend’s Kik username or real name. Once you start adding friends in Kik, the speech bubble will also show a list of your friends. | #Find additional friends on Kik manually. If you want to add someone on Kik that the program couldn't find in your contacts list, you can add friends at any time in just a few seconds. Start by touching the speech bubble in the top right corner. Then, in the search field, type your friend’s Kik username or real name. Once you start adding friends in Kik, the speech bubble will also show a list of your friends. | ||
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#* Select the emoticons you want from the shop. | #* Select the emoticons you want from the shop. | ||
#Try messaging the Kik Team for fun. Before you add anyone else to your list of contacts, you will have one already pre-set: a contact named "Kik Team." This is a support bot — a simple program that will try to answer any questions you ask it. It also has a number of witty one-liners and anecdotes in its repertoire, so try sending it any message you like and seeing what it has to say! You can also send it pictures and videos to have it comment on them. | #Try messaging the Kik Team for fun. Before you add anyone else to your list of contacts, you will have one already pre-set: a contact named "Kik Team." This is a support bot — a simple program that will try to answer any questions you ask it. It also has a number of witty one-liners and anecdotes in its repertoire, so try sending it any message you like and seeing what it has to say! You can also send it pictures and videos to have it comment on them. | ||
| − | #* If you ask the Kik Team bot for help (for instance, with a message like "I need help"), it will give you a link to the Kik support page at help.kik.com.<ref>https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/home</ref> | + | #* If you ask the Kik Team bot for help (for instance, with a message like "I need help"), it will give you a link to the Kik support page at help.kik.com.<ref name="rf4">https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/home</ref> |
=== Troubleshooting === | === Troubleshooting === | ||
| − | #If you can't find the Kik confirmation email, resend it. Resending a confirmation email if you can't find the original or it's expired only takes a few minutes. You do this ''with the Kik app on your mobile phone'', not your computer. Use the following steps:<ref>https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/entries/23486521-I-didn-t-get-a-confirmation-email-What-do-I-do-</ref> | + | #If you can't find the Kik confirmation email, resend it. Resending a confirmation email if you can't find the original or it's expired only takes a few minutes. You do this ''with the Kik app on your mobile phone'', not your computer. Use the following steps:<ref name="rf5">https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/entries/23486521-I-didn-t-get-a-confirmation-email-What-do-I-do-</ref> |
#* Tap the gear icon at the top of the Kik home screen. | #* Tap the gear icon at the top of the Kik home screen. | ||
#* Tap "Your Account." | #* Tap "Your Account." | ||
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#Try re-installing the app if it repeatedly crashes. Kik is constantly being updated and having new features added to it by the Kik team. Sometimes, unfortunately, this rapid update cycle can make the app act strangely. The solution to this problem is usually fairly simple — just uninstall the app, then re-download it and install it once again. You will automatically be updated to the latest version of the app when you re-install it. | #Try re-installing the app if it repeatedly crashes. Kik is constantly being updated and having new features added to it by the Kik team. Sometimes, unfortunately, this rapid update cycle can make the app act strangely. The solution to this problem is usually fairly simple — just uninstall the app, then re-download it and install it once again. You will automatically be updated to the latest version of the app when you re-install it. | ||
#* '''Note:''' Uninstalling the app will delete your history of messages, so save any important information before you uninstall. | #* '''Note:''' Uninstalling the app will delete your history of messages, so save any important information before you uninstall. | ||
| − | #Visit the Kik support center for more help. Have a technical problem that's not addressed here? Try using the [https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/home Kik support site], which allows you to quickly search for your problem in the Kik database of help resources.<ref | + | #Visit the Kik support center for more help. Have a technical problem that's not addressed here? Try using the [https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/home Kik support site], which allows you to quickly search for your problem in the Kik database of help resources.<ref name="rf4" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
