Kik is a popular new alternative to standard text-messaging programs. 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!
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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.
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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.
- 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
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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.
- You can also search for Kik interest groups by searching for keywords related to your interest (e.g., "cars," "computers," "style," etc.). You can even make your own group by tapping the "Start a Group" button."
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Confirm your email address. When you get the chance, confirming your email address with Kik is a good idea, as this lets you retrieve your password if you lose it. To do this, open your email and look for an email from Kik with the subject “Welcome to Kik Messenger! Confirm your details inside...” Open the email and click where it says “Click here to complete your sign-up" to confirm your email.
- If you don’t see this email, check any junk or spam mail folders.
- If you still don't see the email, you can have Kik resend it — see the "Troubleshooting" section below for more information.
RESOURCE : WIKIHOW