# Commands available within BitChat: General Commands * `/help` : Show this help menu * `/h` : Alias for /help * `/me` : Get your Nickname and peer_id * `/name <name>` : Change your nickname * `/status` : Show connection info * `/clear` : Clear the screen * `/exit` : Quit BitChat * `/q` : Alias for /exit Navigation Commands * `1-9` : Quick switch to conversation * `/list` : Show all conversations * `/switch` : Interactive conversation switcher * `/public` : Go to public chat Messaging Commands (Type normally to send in current mode) * `/dm <name>` : Start private conversation * `/dm <name> <msg>` : Send quick private message * `/reply` : Reply to last private message Channel Commands * `/j #channel` : Join or create a channel * `/j #channel <password>` : Join with password * `/leave` : Leave current channel * `/pass <pwd>` : Set channel password (owner only) * `/transfer @user` : Transfer ownership (owner only) Discovery Commands * `/channels` : List all discovered channels * `/online` : Show who`s online * `/w` : Alias for /online Privacy & Security Commands * `/block @user` : Block a user * `/block` : List blocked users * `/unblock @user` : Unblock a user