> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cosmize.gitbook.io/cosmize/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cosmize.gitbook.io/cosmize/products/event-hall/what-event-host-can-do/restrict-chats-of-participants.md).

# Restrict chats of participants

Only users with host and co-host rights can use the chat function. Meanwhile, during the event all other participants will be restricted from being able to use the chat function. Hosts can chat on Global Chat and Current Room and the chats remain until the event ends.

Hosts can chat on Global Chat and Current Room. The chats remain until the event ends.

How to use the chat is described here.

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