> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.equos.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chat with your character

> Start a live conversation with your Equos character in a single click.

## Start a conversation

Open any character from your [dashboard](https://studio.equos.ai) and click **Start Chatting** to launch a live conversation.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/equos/RV3tbha5YUecIT-t/images/character.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RV3tbha5YUecIT-t&q=85&s=c2a75155140a794b51f35df89f16af40" alt="Character page with the Start Chatting button" width="3024" height="1600" data-path="images/character.png" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  No setup required—every character ships ready to talk.
</Tip>

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## During the conversation

Once the character joins the room, just start speaking. They'll listen, think, and respond in real time.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/equos/RV3tbha5YUecIT-t/images/chat.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RV3tbha5YUecIT-t&q=85&s=e6bc2a701ef933f26ca34625c40a422d" alt="Live conversation with an Equos character" width="3020" height="1602" data-path="images/chat.png" />
</Frame>

From the in-call controls you can:

* 🎙️ **Mute your mic** to pause the conversation without hanging up
* 📷 **Turn on your camera** and ask the character about what it sees
* 🖥️ **Share your screen** to get help with what's in front of you

<Tip>
  Try sharing your screen or turning on your camera, then ask "what am I looking at?"—your character can see and react in real time.
</Tip>

To end the conversation, click the **Hang Up** button (the big red button).

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## Usage limits

You can set up a payment method at any time on the [Billing page](https://studio.equos.ai/billing).

<Note>
  * **Freemium users** → Limited to 3-minute conversations and 1 conversation at a time
  * **Pro users** → Up to 2 hours per conversation and 100 concurrent conversations
</Note>

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## 🚀 You're ready to chat!

With just one click, you can bring your character to life—try it out now!