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Chat & Social

Connect with fellow participants, share updates, and celebrate achievements together.

Gauntlet Chat​

Every gauntlet has a built-in chat for participants.

Sending Messages​

  1. Open your gauntlet
  2. Tap the Chat tab
  3. Type your message
  4. Tap send

Message Features​

  • Text messages - Share updates, encouragement, or friendly banter
  • Emoji reactions - React to messages with emojis
  • Replies - Reply to specific messages (tap and hold)
  • Mentions - Tag participants with @username

Chat Notifications​

Control notifications in Settings → Notifications:

  • All messages - Get notified for every message
  • Mentions only - Only when you're tagged
  • Off - No chat notifications

Sharing Your Progress​

Share to Social Media​

Share your achievements outside the app:

  1. Open your gauntlet or profile
  2. Tap Share
  3. Choose: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or copy link
  4. Customize your message

Shareable Content​

  • Challenge join announcements
  • Milestone achievements
  • Final results and rankings
  • Fundraising progress updates

Share Cards​

Auto-generated graphics include:

  • Your stats and ranking
  • Challenge branding
  • Goal Gauntlet logo

Inviting Others​

Invite to Gauntlet​

  1. Open the gauntlet
  2. Tap Invite
  3. Share the invite code or link
  4. Friends join with the code

Invite Methods​

  • Copy code - Share the 6-character code
  • Copy link - Full URL they can tap
  • Share via... - Direct to messaging apps
  • QR code - Scan to join

Profile & Social​

Your Profile​

Your profile shows:

  • Display name and photo
  • Total gauntlets completed
  • Lifetime stats (steps, distance, calories)
  • Active challenges

Viewing Others​

Tap any participant to see:

  • Their profile
  • Challenge history (public only)
  • Current gauntlet stats

Privacy​

Control what others see in Settings → Privacy:

  • Public profile - Anyone can view
  • Participants only - Only fellow gauntlet members
  • Private - Minimal info shown

Notifications​

Push Notifications​

Get notified about:

  • Chat messages
  • Leaderboard changes
  • Challenge starting/ending
  • Milestone achievements
  • Payout received

Notification Settings​

Settings → Notifications:

CategoryOptions
ChatAll / Mentions / Off
LeaderboardOn / Off
Challenge updatesOn / Off
Daily remindersOn / Off

Community Guidelines​

Be Respectful​

  • Encourage fellow participants
  • Celebrate others' achievements
  • Keep competition friendly

Not Allowed​

  • Harassment or bullying
  • Spam or excessive self-promotion
  • Inappropriate content
  • Cheating accusations (report to support instead)

Reporting Issues​

If you see inappropriate behavior:

  1. Tap and hold the message
  2. Select Report
  3. Choose reason
  4. We'll review within 24 hours

Common Questions​

Q: Can I mute a gauntlet chat? A: Yes. Open the chat → tap settings (⚙️) → Mute.

Q: Can I leave a chat but stay in the gauntlet? A: No, chat is part of the gauntlet experience. You can mute notifications.

Q: Are chats saved after the gauntlet ends? A: Yes, you can view chat history in completed gauntlets.

Q: Can I direct message someone? A: Not currently. Chat is only within gauntlets.

Q: Can I block someone? A: Report them to support. We don't have user blocking yet.