Frequently Asked Questions

Simply click "Start a Rume" or "get a link for later" to start using Rume.

Currently, 30 people can be in a Rume at the same time. They can be in one conversation or many.

Simply click "get a link for later" on the rumevideo.com homepage. Copy the link provided, save it for yourself, and share it with your friends.

No, simply click "Start a Rume" or "get a link for later" to start using Rume.

Rume is free!

Short answer...yes. Long answer...everything is encrypted in transit over TLS and chat is encrypted at rest. Video isn't recorded or stored anywhere, we are an SFU that simply forwards along video to other users in the Rume.

Rume links last forever. You can "Get a Link for Later" from the Rume homepage or copy the Rume link once you start the Rume.

To create a custom Rume link, visit rume.video/r/ and replace with the name of your choice. Note, custom Rume links are less secure since anyone with the link can join your Rume.

Right now: Click the "copy link to share with friends" button on the top right corner in your Rume. For later: Click "get a link for later" on the rumevideo.com homepage. Copy the link provided, save it for yourself, and share it with your friends.

Yes, it is possible to join the Rume before the person that made the link. Rume will let you know how many other users are on before you join.

Yes, as long as the Bluetooth device is compatible with the device that you are using.

Rume is about seeing the people you care about. You need a webcam in order to join Rume but you can turn off your video if you'd like.

Kind of. It is possible to join a Rume from your mobile device but it's not recommended. Rume works best on desktop via the Chrome browser.

Make sure that the correct camera is selected. To select your camera, go to Settings > Camera and select your device. If other people can't see you, try toggling your camera on and off.

Make sure that the correct microphone is selected. To select your microphone, go to Settings > Microphone and select your device. If other people can't see you, try toggling your microphone on and off.

This can happen for a number of reasons. Make sure that everyone is using Google Chrome for best results. If the echo isn't going away, identify which user is echoing and ask them to use headphones.

Make sure that Chrome has access to record your screen. On Mac, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Screen Recording and make sure Google Chrome is selected.

Once in your Rume, click the "share screen" button on the bottom center of your screen.

Share audio allows you to share the audio of a Chrome tab to your conversation without sharing the screen as well. Select share audio > Chrome tab > Share Audio and then select the Chrome tab you wish to share.

Yes, Rume allows multiple users to share their screens at the same time. All users' shared screens will show up on the right hand side of your screen. Simply click on one of the shared screens to enlarge your view.

On stage, everyone can hear you, but you can only hear the others on stage. Use it to make an announcement, host a trivia night, or teach a cooking class.

Rume conversations allow you to have multiple conversations in one space. Just click on someones face to pull them aside and start talking. Only people in your conversation can hear you, but you can still see the whole group.

No, users must decide which conversations they want to join on their own (just like in person!).

If you would like to lock your conversation, click the lock button on the bottom left of your screen. Once clicked, no new people can join.

To play games on Rume, go to the game section (top right) and select the game you'd like to play. For details on how to set up each game, see the videos below.

To delete a game, select it from the games menu and click the trash button. See the video below for a step by step guide.

Yep! You can play games with anyone in the Rume, even if they're not in your conversation.