Instant chat

What is Instant chat?

Instant chat, also known as IM, is a kind of online chat over the Internet. It is exchange of messages in real time between two or more people. Instant chat requires the special IM software. People are able to chat through computers, phones or other devices. Software allows user to chat or to see other online users.

Some instant chat softwares allow users to send clickable hyperlinks, other files or video chat.