Ping - Instant Chat

Chat with people and places. Ping connects you with anyone without swapping phone numbers — and puts you in touch with nearby businesses and organizations when you need help. They chat in their browser or the Ping app: no download, no account, no phone number required. You get the message in your Ping inbox and reply from the app or web.

Share a chat link to connect one-on-one, or set up an organization so nearby customers can find you on Nearby and request help — use a QR code too if that's easier.

How it works:

- Create a personal chat link, or set up an organization workspace with Nearby

- Share your link, or let customers find you on Nearby

- People reach you and start chatting immediately

- You receive messages in your inbox and reply in real time

- Close the chat when you're done

Works for personal use, restaurants, cafes, hotels, retail and home improvement stores, warehouse clubs, events, service desks, and anywhere a quick private message beats a phone call or shared number.

- Personal and organization inboxes

- Nearby helps customers find organizations that can help right now

- Notifications for new messages and incoming chat requests

- Close chats when done, approve new requests when needed

- Optional end-to-end encryption for personal chats

- Link devices to keep your chat history across phones