To change chat settings in Among Us mobile, you must switch from Quick Chat to Free Chat by signing into a full account registered as 13 or older. If you are under 13 or using a guest account, you are permanently restricted to Quick Chat unless a parent grants permission through Kids Web Services.
Why you can't change chat settings in Among Us mobile
The primary reason players fail to change chat settings is that they do not have a full Among Us account registered as 13 or older, or they lack parental permission. Without a proper account, the game restricts you to Quick Chat only, which uses predefined phrases. Temporary or guest accounts are also locked to Quick Chat and cannot use Free Chat. Device-level parental controls on iOS and Android can further override in-game settings and block chat changes.
How to switch from Quick Chat to Free Chat
To switch chat types from the main menu, launch Among Us and open the Settings menu using the gear icon. Under the Data tab, tap Chat Type. You can then toggle between Free or Quick Chat and Quick Chat only. If the option is greyed out, you are either not logged in, do not have a full account, or lack parental permission. The game requires you to use either Free Chat or Quick Chat; you cannot disable both.
How to change chat type when hosting a game
When hosting, you can set the chat type before the lobby starts. Sign into your full account, then select Play, then Online, and tap Create Game. Before starting, switch the Chat Type setting to Free Chat. The chat speed setting offers three options: fast, medium, and slow. Only the host can change this setting mid-game.
How to change chat type when joining a game
If you are joining a lobby and want to find games using Free Chat, sign in and select Play, then Online, then Find Game. Tap Filters, then Chat, and switch the chat type to Free Chat before refreshing the games list. This ensures you only see lobbies that match your preferred chat mode.
How to toggle the censor chat setting
The Censor Chat setting filters out profanity and is located in the main menu under Settings in the General tab. The Chat Filter has three levels: Strict, Moderate, or No Filter. Tapping it toggles between On (green outline) and Off (white outline). Disabling Censor Chat stops Among Us from filtering offensive language when using Free Chat. This setting does not affect voice chat, which is managed through external platforms like Discord user and server management.
What to do if you are under 13 or on a guest account
Accounts registered for players under 13 are permanently restricted to Quick Chat. The same applies to temporary or guest accounts that are not fully logged in. To enable Free Chat for a child account, a parent must go through the Kids Web Services parental permission process. Innersloth cannot grant this permission or override the restriction. If you are on a child account, you will need to complete that process before Free Chat becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Free Chat without signing into an account?
No. Free Chat requires a full Among Us account registered as 13 or older, or a child account with parental permission. Guest and temporary accounts are restricted to Quick Chat only.
Does changing chat settings affect voice chat?
No. In-game chat settings on mobile control only text chat. Voice chat is a feature of the VR version or is managed through external platforms, not through Among Us settings.
Why is the Chat Type option greyed out in my settings?
The option is greyed out because you are not signed into a full account, you are using a guest account, or you are under 13 without parental permission. Completing the account registration or obtaining parental permission will make the option available.
Can I change the chat type during a game?
Only the host of a game can change its chat settings mid-game. Players joining a lobby cannot change the chat type once the game has started.
What is the difference between Quick Chat and Free Chat?
Quick Chat restricts you to a set of predefined phrases and sentences. Free Chat allows you to type custom messages. Both options are available, but you must use one or the other.
