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Creating your galaxy
If you have an invite code, you can create your new galaxy from https://app.orbital.chat. No code? Sign up for the waitlist and we’ll get you one as soon as we are able.
Inviting people to join you
Galaxy owners can invite people by navigating to the Manage screen the from the galaxy lobby. Input an email address and we’ll send them a friendly invite directly.
Navigating the space
Drag + drop your avatar, or double click to move.
Use the sidebar to locate people and location pins.
Keyboard shortcuts:
- ← ↑ → or ↓ to move your avatar
- [CTRL] + K to search for a pin or person, then [TAB] and select them and jump there
Interacting and collaborating
From the top toolbar, you can…
- Enter Build Mode
- Add a sticky note
- Embed a YouTube Video
- Bookmark a link
- Embed a web page
Want to get someone’s attention? Wave them over!
Navigate the sidebar to the relevant name and select the “Wave” option.
They’ll get a notification and will be able to come directly to your location with just a click.
Audio and screen share controls
You can control your microphone, screen share, and availability settings from the toolbar at the bottom of your browser window.
Keyboard shortcuts:
- [M] to mute / unmute
You can also mute yourself before entering the galaxy by toggling off the microphone from the Galaxy lobby.
Accessibility features
You can use these keyboard shortcuts:
- ← ↑ → or ↓ to move your avatar
- [M] to mute / unmute audio
- [TAB] to move through most on-screen elements.
- [CTRL] + K to search for a pin or person, then [TAB] and select them and jump there
We have also optimised our galaxies to be compatible with Chrome’s Live Caption feature.
Customising your name and avatar
Your name and avatar is shared across galaxies. It can be edited on the Account Management screen.
Managing your account
You can edit your name, email, and contact settings on the Account Management screen.
Deleting a galaxy: If you’d like to delete a galaxy, please contact us via the Live Chat below, or email us at [email protected].
Deleting your account: If you still want to delete your account, you can do so from the “Danger Zone” on the Account Management screen.
