Muting a chat allows you to stop push notification sounds and preview alerts for a specific conversation, while still keeping the chat active. This is useful if you are currently discussing a book exchange but prefer not to receive notification texts or sounds for every new message.
When you mute a chat, you will still see new messages inside the app. The conversation will remain visible in your Active Chats list and continue to function normally.
How to Mute a Chat
To mute a specific conversation:
- Go to Chats
from the bottom navigation bar. - Make sure you are in the Active tab.
- Open the chat you want to mute.
- Tap the More Options
button at the top right corner. - Tap Mute.
Once muted:
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A muted icon
and text will appear in the top bar inside the chat. -
When you return to the Active Chats list, you will also see a mute
icon next to that specific chat. -
New messages from the other user will:
- Appear bold in the chat list.
- Move the chat to the top of the Active list.
- Trigger an in-app notification badge.
- 🚫 Not trigger push notification text or sound on your device.
This allows you to stay informed without being disturbed.
How to Unmute a Chat
If you want to restore push notifications for that conversation:
- Go to Chats from the bottom navigation bar.
- Open the muted chat in the Active tab.
- Tap the More Options button at the top right corner.
- Tap Unmute.
Once unmuted:
- The mute icon will be removed.
- Push notification text and sound will resume for new messages.
- The chat will behave like any other active conversation.
Muting a chat does not affect your ability to continue discussing a book swap, book exchange, or coordinate to swap books nearby. It only controls how you receive notifications.
If you need help understanding how chats are created, you may also review the related articles about Active Chats and Start a Chat in Pasaj Docs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does muting a chat do in Pasaj?
Muting a chat stops push notification sounds and preview alerts for that specific conversation while keeping the chat active.
Will muting a chat delete or close the conversation?
No. The chat remains active and fully functional in your Active Chats list.
Can I still receive messages after muting a chat?
Yes. New messages will still appear inside the app, and the conversation will continue normally.
How do I mute a specific chat?
Go to Chats, open the conversation in the Active tab, tap More Options in the top right corner, and select Mute.
Where can I find the mute option inside a chat?
The mute option is available under More Options in the top right corner of the chat screen.
How can I tell if a chat is muted?
A mute icon and label appear in the top bar inside the chat, and a mute icon is also visible next to that chat in the Active Chats list.
What happens when I receive a new message in a muted chat?
The chat moves to the top of the Active list, the message appears in bold, and an in-app notification badge is triggered, but no push notification text or sound is sent to your device.
Does muting a chat stop in-app notifications?
No. You will still see message updates inside the app and notification badges.
Does muting a chat affect other conversations?
No. Muting applies only to the selected chat and does not impact other active conversations.
Can I continue discussing a book swap in a muted chat?
Yes. Muting only controls notifications and does not limit your ability to send or receive messages.
How do I unmute a chat?
Open the muted chat from the Active tab, tap More Options, and select Unmute.
What happens after I unmute a chat?
The mute icon is removed, and push notification text and sound resume for new messages.
Will I receive push notifications again after unmuting?
Yes. Once unmuted, the chat behaves like any other active conversation and sends push notifications for new messages.
Can I mute multiple chats individually?
Yes. Muting is applied per conversation, so you can mute specific chats while leaving others unaffected.
Does muting a chat affect proposal status or swap progress?
No. Muting only changes how notifications are delivered and does not affect proposals, matches, or swap coordination.