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# Multiple Chats

Start fresh conversations without losing your previous history.

Use Memory Groups to share memories across chats.

Want multiple companions in one conversation? Try [Group Chats](/get-started/group-chats.md) (ULTIMATE).

### Multiple Chats

You can have multiple independent conversation threads with the same AI companion. Each chat tracks its own message history, allowing you to play out different scenarios simultaneously.

#### Creating a New Chat

1. **Open the chat list:** Go to **Messages**.
2. **Click New Chat:** Click the **+** icon next to **Messages**.

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3. **Configure your chat:**

* **Chatting with:** Confirm the companion you want to chat with.
* **Chat Name:** Give your chat a unique name (e.g., "Main Chat", "Fantasy RP").
* **Memory Scope:** Choose how memories are handled (see below).

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#### Switching Between Chats

Your chats are organized by companion in the Chat List.

* Click a companion's group to expand and see all your active chats with them.
* Select a specific chat to jump right back in.

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### Memory Groups

Memory Groups control how your companion "remembers" things about you across different conversations.

#### Memory Scopes

When creating or editing a chat, you can select one of two Memory Scopes:

**1. Private to this Chat**

* **Behavior:** Memories created in this chat stay in this chat.
* **Best For:** One-off roleplays, distinct scenarios, or "what if" storylines where you don't want facts from your main chat to bleed over.
* **Example:** You have a **"Main"** chat where you are married, and a separate **"Dating"** chat where you are just meeting for the first time. Selecting "**Just this chat"** for you **"Dating"** chat ensures the AI doesn't get confused about your relationship status.

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**2. Specific Memory Group**

* **Behavior:** Memories are saved to a shared "Group." Any chat assigned to this group will have access to the same set of memories.
* **Best For:** Continuing a consistent identity across different storylines.
* **Example:** You have a "Main" chat and a "Dating" chat. If you tell your companion your favorite color in the "Main" chat, it will remember it in the "Dating" chat because they share the same Memory Group.

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#### Managing Memory Groups

* **Creating a Group:** In the "New Chat" modal, select **Shared Memory Group** and click **Create new group**.
* **Assigning a Group:** You can assign multiple chats to the same group to link their memories.

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### Editing Chat Settings

You can rename your chats at any time.

1. Open the chat you want to edit.
2. Click the **Edit (Pencil)** icon next to the chat name in the top header.
3. **Change Name**

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### Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: If I delete a chat, do I lose the memories?**

* **Private Chats:** Yes, memories specific to that chat are deleted.
* **Shared Groups:** No, memories stored in a Memory Group persist and remain accessible to other chats in that group.

**Q: Can I merge two private chats later?**

* You can’t merge message histories.
* You can move both chats into the same Memory Group to share memories.

**Q: How many chats can I have?**

* You can create as many chats as you like, making it easy to explore every possible scenario with your favorite companions.

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Next steps: See [Group Chats](/get-started/group-chats.md), [Memory System](/get-started/memory-system.md), and [Chat Features](/get-started/chat-features.md).