The People window makes it easy to build your Metaverse network. Learn how to add and remove contacts, send messages and in-world emails, and invite others to join you in the fun.
The People window allows you to create and manage your own personal list of Breakroom contacts. If a contact is currently online, a pink dot will be displayed beside their name. Clicking on a username opens an action menu, allowing you to send messages, issue teleport invites, and access the contact's user profile with just a few clicks.
You can open the People window by clicking the People button in the , or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the People tab.
If you want to add a nearby user to your People list, you have a few options.
Option one: Click on that person's avatar and then click Add/Delete Contact in the action menu that appears. An invitation will be sent to the other user, which they will need to confirm before they are added to your contact list.
Option two: Click the People button to open the People window. If other users are close by, their names will be listed under the Nearby category. Click the > arrow to the left of the Nearby category to expand it, and then click on the user's name. Click Add Contact in the action menu that appears.
To find a specific user, use the search field in the to search for a full or partial name. If you like, you can filter the search results by checking the Refine Search > User option.
Once you've found the right person, click on their name to open their , and then click the Add Contact button.
Once you've connected with another user, you'll find their name listed in the People window. By clicking on a contact's name, you can:
View the contact's
Send a
Send
Invite the contact to , or ask to
As a brief overview, the menu actions include:
Delete, mute, or report the contact
Mutes the individual, preventing further communication.
Report Abuse
Reports an abusive contact.
Action
Function
View Profile
Opens the contact's user profile.
Chat
Opens a direct text chat with the contact.
Send Mail
Opens the in-world email window and automatically fills out the recipient field with the contact's name.
Invite Here
Extends a teleport invitation, allowing the contact to join you at your current location.
Teleport to Player
Sends a teleport request, allowing you to travel to the contact's current location if approved.
Delete Contact
Deletes the contact from your People list.
Mute
In-world groups aren't just virtual social clubs—they can also be used as powerful tools for event management. Learn how to join, create, and manage Breakroom groups.
Groups serve several functions in Breakroom, including:
Casual and professional networking
Streamlining the invitation process for
Region
The Groups window lists all of your current groups. You can search for a particular group using the search field located at the top of the window.
You can open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the , or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.
If you belong to a group, clicking on its name will open the Group Information window. In addition to reviewing details about the group under the Info tab, you can click the "Chat in the group" button to begin a global with all online members.
If you have the appropriate , you may also see an Edit button in the Info tab > Permissions section. Clicking this button will allow you to make changes to the group's name, description, and .
If you know the name of a group you want to join, you can search for it using the search field in the . If you like, you can filter the search results by checking the Refine Search > Group option.
Once you've found the right group, click the Detail button to open the Group Information window. Then click the "Apply to join" button. If the group is set to Public access, then congrats—you're officially a member! If the group is set to Contact Only or Approved Only access, your application will be submitted for .
If you want to create a new group, and click the Create New Group button. This will open the Groups dialog box.
Here you can enter a name and description for your group. You can also change your group access type to Public, Contact Only, or Approved Only. When you're done, click the Save button.
To delete a group, follow these steps.
Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the , or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.
Locate the group you want to delete, and click on its name to launch the Group Information window. Then click on the Members tab.
Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click the "Delete this group" button. Follow the prompts to confirm deletion.
If you are the Owner, Administrator, or Moderator of a group that requires member approval, you will see membership requests appear in the Group Information window under the Members tab > Requests category. Here you can click the Edit button located to the far right of the individual's name in order to approve, , or delete the user request.
To approve multiple users at once, check the boxes located to the left of their names and then use the Set Role drop-down menu to assign them all the same . (For instance, you could select five users and approve them all at once by assigning them "Member" status.)
To add a user to your group manually, follow these steps.
Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the , or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.
Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.
In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and then click the Add Members button. This will open the "Add new members" dialog box.
To remove a user from the group entirely, follow these steps.
Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the , or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.
Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.
In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and use the search field to search for the user's name.
You can remove multiple group members simultaneously by checking the boxes located to the left of their names, clicking the Set Status drop-down menu, and selecting Delete.
Deleted members can reapply for membership to the group. To a user from reapplying, select Block instead of Delete.
Within groups, there are several roles that members can be assigned. Some roles confer special powers and privileges, both within the group and when Regions are assigned to a particular group using the option.
In brief, these roles are:
Group Owners have absolute control over the group and its settings. If a group is set to permissions, then any contacts on the Group Owner's will automatically be granted access to the group.
Owners can:
and the group
and deal with
Assign group members
To assign a group member a different role, check the box located next to the member's name in the Members tab. Then use the Set Role drop-down menu to select the new role. You can assign users the Member role to revoke advanced permissions at any time.
You can assign multiple users the same role simultaneously by checking the boxes located to the left of their names and then using the Set Role drop-down menu to .
In order to mute or ban/block a user, that user must be a current member of your group.
To mute a single user on group text chat, follow these steps.
Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the , or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.
Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.
In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and use the search field to search for the user's name.
To restore communication to a previously muted user, repeat steps 1-4 above, and either:
Click the Edit button located to the right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, select Unmute Chat.
Toggle the Speech bubble icon located to the right of the user's name. When a blue check mark appears, the user can communicate over text chat.
To mute multiple users at once, follow these steps.
Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the , or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.
Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.
In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and locate the users you want to mute. Check the box located to the left of each user's name.
To restore communication to multiple users, repeat steps 1-3 above. Then, click the Set Status drop-down menu, and select Unmute Chat.
To block a user from participating in your group or reapplying for membership, follow these steps.
Open the Groups window by clicking the People button in the , or by pressing Ctrl + F on your keyboard. Then click the Groups tab.
Click on the name of the group you want to edit. This will open the Group Information window.
In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and use the search field to search for the user's name.
To undo a ban, repeat steps 1-3 above. Locate the user under the Ban List, and then click the Edit button located to the far right of their name. In the action menu that appears, select Unblock.
To ban multiple users at once, follow these steps.
Repeat steps 1-2 above.
In the Group Information window, click on the Members tab, and locate the users you want to ban. Check the box located to the left of each user's name.
Click the Set Status drop-down menu, and then click Block.
To undo a ban for multiple users, repeat steps 1-2 above. Then click the Set Status drop-down menu, and select Unblock.
Banning a member with Administrator, Moderator, Developer, or VIP permissions will revoke this special role. If you choose to unban such a user and reinstate them in the members list, please take a moment to ensure that they have been the proper role.
Use the search field to search for the user's name. Once you find it, click the Add button.
Once you locate the user you want to remove, click the Edit button located to the right of their name. In the action menu that appears, click Delete.
Group Administrators can perform many of the same tasks as Group Owners. Administrators can invite users to Contact Only and Approved Only groups, and approve membership requests. They cannot appoint additional Administrators.
Administrators can:
Manage the group member list and deal with disruptive group members
Assign and manage advanced group permissions below the Administrator level
When a Region is set to the "Groups Only" Region access option, Group Admins have all the rights and permissions of a Region Admin.
Group Moderators can approve membership requests. They can mute, block, and reinstate members. They cannot appoint additional Moderators.
Moderators can:
Manage the group member list and deal with disruptive group members
Assign and manage advanced group permissions below the Moderator level
When a Region is set to the "Groups Only" Region access option, Group Moderators have all the rights and permissions of a Region Moderator.
When a Region is set to the "Groups Only" Region access option, Group Developers have all the rights and permissions of a Region Developer. Otherwise, they have no special powers.
Group Members have no special privileges, but they will be permitted to enter any Region that has been set to "Groups Only" Region access for that group.
Coming soon.
Designating a user as a VIP gives them no special powers. Currently, this role is only useful for Lua script functionality and presenter seats in Regions set to "Groups Only" Region access.
Once you locate the user you want to mute, you can either:
Click the Edit button located to the far right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, select Mute Chat.
Toggle the Speech bubble icon located to the right of the user's name. When the blue check mark disappears, the user is muted.
Once you locate the user you want to ban, click the Edit button located to the far right of the user's name. In the action menu that appears, select Block.
Group access type
Description
Public
Users can join this group with no approval process. Users can also be added to the group manually.
Contact Only
Contacts listed in the Group Owner's People list and other approved users can join the group. Users can apply to join, and a Group Owner, Administrator, or Mod can approve or reject the application. Users can also be added to the group manually.
Approved Only
Only approved users can join the group. Users can apply to join, and a Group Owner, Administrator, or Mod can approve or reject the application. Users can also be added to the group manually.
In Breakroom, networking is everything. Learn how to curate your contact list, join and create in-world groups, and turn your user profile into your digital calling card.
Breakroom's networking tools are designed to help you make the most of the very real relationships forged in your virtual World. By combining the power of your user profile, the People window, and the Groups window, you can:
Make it easy for other users to access your professional information
Build a list to facilitate in-world communication
Create in order to promote networking, organize events, or to specific areas
On this page, we'll explain how to locate your user profile and edit your personal details. In the sections that follow, we'll explore the and windows in more detail.
You can open your own user profile by clicking the Profile icon in the , or by pressing the F12 key on your keyboard.
In Breakroom, user profiles function much like virtual business cards or employee badges. When you access a user profile, including your own, the first thing you'll see is the Details tab. This tab contains helpful information that you may want others to know, such as:
Your job title
Your location
Links to your social media pages
Your activities and interests
You can edit these fields at any time by clicking the Edit buttons. An animated headshot of your avatar is also included, and will automatically update to reflect your avatar's current .
In addition to the information listed on the Details tab, when other users view your profile they can navigate to:
The Photos tab, which showcases any you've chosen to make public.
The Regions tab, which displays all of the Regions that you own.
The Wearing tab, which lists the that you're wearing.
The Badges tab, which lists your achievement badges.
Other users will also see options to send you a or , remove you from their , or send a invite or request.
To view another user's profile, click on their avatar and select View Profile in the action menu that appears. You can also search for a specific person using the , or click on a user's name in your .
